CPA Lobby Day Graduate Student Travel Funding Application

This application is used to determine eligibility and prioritization for CPA graduate student travel funding related to attendance at CPA Lobby Day. Funding is limited and awarded in accordance with CPA’s Graduate Student Travel Funding Policy, posted on the CPA Lobby Day Webpage. Submission of this application does not guarantee reimbursement.

You must complete this application no later than end of day Friday February 20th for consideration.

You must be a CPA Member and have registered for Lobby Day in order to be eligible for funding. If you have not registered already please register at https://www.cpapsych.org/event/2026LobbyDay

Section 1: Applicant Information

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. Are you a CPA Member (You must be a CPA member to attend Lobby Day and receive reimbursement)

Yes

Section 2: Graduate Student Status

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* 5. Graduate Program / Institution

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* 6. 6. Degree Program

PhD

PsyD

Other

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* 7. Graduate Student Attestation

I attest that I am currently enrolled as a graduate student in psychology

Section 3: Lobby Day Attendance Commitment

Failure to attend both days will result in ineligibility for reimbursement.

Section 4: Regional Classification

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* 8. County of Primary Residence or Primary Graduate Training Location (This will determine the funding eligibility cap)

Sacramento

Yolo

Placer

El Dorado

Los Angeles

Orange

San Diego

Riverside

San Bernardino

Ventura

Santa Barbara

Imperial

Other California county

Section 5: Preference Category – State-Operated Health Facilities

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* 9. State-Operated Health Facility Preference

I am currently receiving training in a state-operated health facility

I plan to work in a state-operated health facility after graduation

Neither applies

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State-operated health facilities include California state prisons and California state hospitals.

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* 10. If applicable, briefly describe your training or career plans (optional):

Section 6: Travel Funding Acknowledgement

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* 11. Travel Funding Acknowledgement

I understand funding is provided on a reimbursement basis only

I understand the maximum reimbursement is $350 per student

I understand I must submit itemized receipts after Lobby Day

I understand allowable expenses include airfare, hotel, meals, and local transportation (e.g. Lyft/ Uber)

I understand reimbursement is not guaranteed and is subject to eligibility verification, attendance confirmation, and available funding

Section 7: Final Attestation

CPA Lobby Day Graduate Student Travel Funding Application

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. Are you a CPA Member (You must be a CPA member to attend Lobby Day and receive reimbursement)

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* 5. Graduate Program / Institution

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* 6. 6. Degree Program

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* 7. Graduate Student Attestation

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* 8. County of Primary Residence or Primary Graduate Training Location (This will determine the funding eligibility cap)

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* 9. State-Operated Health Facility Preference

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* 10. If applicable, briefly describe your training or career plans (optional):

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* 11. Travel Funding Acknowledgement

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* 12. Final Certification

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* 13. I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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* 14. Electronic Signature (Typed Full Name)

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* 15. Date