Application Process & Tuition Investment
To apply for admission to the GSCFM program , complete the Application for Admission form accessible online at www . nacm . org . A $ 500 application fee must accompany the application form . This fee will be applied to the participant ’ s tuition upon acceptance to the program .
Tuition covers the cost of books and materials , instructional fees and use of the school ’ s facilities , dorm rooms , linen service , athletic passes , meals and beverage breaks .
The first-year session early-bird tuition is $ 5,500 for candidates applying by February 1st . After February 1st , the tuition is $ 6,250 . The secondyear session tuition is approximately $ 5,850 .
What to Expect from the NACM Grad School
The GSCFM is thrilled to be hosting its program on the campus of American University for the first time . The campus is situated in a suburban area of northwest Washington , D . C . only a quick metro ride into the heart of the city . AU provides the quiet setting GSCFM requires for its students to focus on their studies and bond , with the vitality of the city only minutes away on weekends .
Participants , staff and instructors are housed in dormitories on the American University campus . Meals are provided for the duration of the program . Participants are encouraged to attend every meal and scheduled function to help cultivate relationships and camaraderie among the faculty and other participants .
In order to be fully engaged in the class content and discussion from day one , participants must complete advance reading assignments . A list of assignments is provided to each participant prior to the program . During the program , attendance at all scheduled class sessions is mandatory . In addition , participation in the discussion of assignments , class activities and projects is required .
Upon successful completion of all program requirements , participants receive the GSCFM Executive Award . Graduation , featuring a special dinner and award ceremony , is held on the last night of the second session . Members of the GSCFM class will select a recipient for the Student Leader Award . It honors the student who makes a significant contribution to the quality of the program and is presented during the graduation ceremony .
To learn more about the GSCFM experience , visit the GSCFM page on NACM ’ s website . Here you ’ ll find in the moment information and articles about students ’ perspectives of the program .
A letter of recommendation from the candidate ’ s employer or immediate supervisor must be attached to the application form . In addition , a photo ( passport , clear digital or driver ’ s license ), and a current resume must also accompany the application . This information is provided to the faculty in order to help them prepare for the class .
All applicants will receive formal notice of admission to the program within three weeks of application . An invoice for the tuition balance is sent following this notification . Payment is due upon receipt ; the tuition must be paid in full for program materials to be sent . All applicants should carefully read the program ’ s Refund and Cancellation Policy found on the GSCFM page of NACM ’ s website . For questions , comments or to confirm administrative policies , please contact the NACM Meetings Department at 410-740-5560 .
The application and its required components should be emailed to conventions _ info @ nacm . org or mailed to NACM-National , 8840 Columbia 100 Parkway , Columbia , MD 21045 .
FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
The NACM Scholarship Foundation , Inc . provides scholarships for financial assistance ( partial funding ) for first-year GSCFM students . GSCFM scholarships are designed to support first-year students who meet all GSCFM entry standards , and are committed to the rigorous educational studies expected of its participants . Recipients must attend the full two-year program . Scholarship amounts are determined based on need and availability of funds . Please visit the NACM website , www . nacm . org , and go to ‘ Scholarship Foundation ’ to learn more .