2013 SPIF Timeline

Step 1: Review the SPIF Orientation and complete the SPIF Application Form. The SPIF Orientation is a Power Point presentation which outlines program changes and requirements. A link to the 2013 online SPIF Application Form is available at the end of the SPIF Orientation, however, this form was due December 21, 2012 and is now unavailable online. 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 2013 and apply for supplemental funding.

Step 3: Notify the SPIF Office of your summer 2013 plan:

• Once you secure a SPIF eligible position please complete either the online SPIF Response Form or the Opt-Out Form in order to be removed from our email lists. The Response form is due by March 29, 2013 in order to receive your funding on May 1st.

Step 4: Have your employer complete and submit the Employer Response Form by March 29, 2013. We will create awards past the deadline but your check will be delayed. Please contact us directly with questions.

Step 5: In early April you will receive notification of your SPIF award and will be directed to review a Power Point presentation with 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 by March 29, 2013. We are only able to request stipend 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. Contact the SPIF Office directly for details. 

Step 7: Throughout the summer students should keep careful records of their weekly hours. We have a created an OPTIONAL Excel Time Card students can use to record their time throughout the summer. The Excel sheet is for your personal record keeping ONLY and will not be accepted in lieu of or as an attachment to the Supervisor Evaluation and Time Log due on September 9th.

Step 8: At the completion of your SPIF placement you will need to do the following:

1. All SPIF recipients must complete a Student Placement Evaluation, regarding their summer placement. To complete the form you will need to navigate to the Summary which is in the left menu under "Your Public Service and Clinical Practice." If your placement organization, position dates, or supervisor name(s) appear incorrectly please contact the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs to fix it before filling out your evaluation. This form is due September 1, 2013. Please note the earlier due date!
2. All SPIF recipients must submit a Supervisor Evaluation and Time Log (PDF) signed by their employer, verifying the number of hours they worked. This form is due September 9, 2013.

**  Failure to complete Step 8 by September 9, 2013 will result in the forfeiture of your SPIF eligibility and your student bill will be charged for the entirety of your SPIF award. **

REMINDER: 1Ls must work 4 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.