2010 SPIF Timeline

Step 1: The online SPIF Application will be available in late November and will be due on December 18, 2009.  If you missed the deadline but wish to participate in SPIF you must contact the SPIF office directly.

Step 2: Secure a SPIF eligible position for the summer of 2010.

Step 3: Complete the online SPIF Response Form by April 2, 2010.

Step 4: Have your employer complete and submit the Employer Response Form by April 2, 2010.

Step 5: In early April, you will receive notification of your SPIF award. Once you are awarded you  will receive further details regarding the requirements of the program. Additionally, at that point you will need to drop off a voided check and completed Direct Deposit Form at our office so we can attempt to have your award direct deposited (note, for tax purposes we cannot have the awards of non-US residents who are working internationally direct deposited).

Step 6: Stipend checks will be available or direct deposited in early May for those students who have completed the above steps (and their 6 hours of Auction volunteer time, if necessary) by April 2, 2010. We are only able to request checks ONCE A MONTH, so while you will remain eligible for SPIF, there will be a delay in the disbursement of funding for those students who miss these deadlines.

Step 7: Please notify us of your summer contact information as soon as you know your summer location by completing the SPIF Summer Contact Information Form. We will also need you to submit your emergency contact information via the SPIF Emergency Contact Information Form.

Step 8: Throughout the summer students should submit their hours weekly via the SPIF Weekly Time Reporting Form.

Step 9: At the completion of your SPIF placement you will need to do the following:

1. All SPIF recipients must complete a Student Placement Evaluation Due September 10, 2010.
2. All SPIF recipients must submit a Supervisor Evaluation and Time Log signed by their employer, verifying the number of hours they worked. This form is due September 10, 2010.

REMINDER: 1Ls must work 6 hours on the Public Interest Auction fundraising initiative to qualify for funding. If you have questions regarding the Auction, please email the Auction Co-Chairs.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding SPIF you may email the SPIF staff or call (617) 495-0643.