The ACUHO-I Foundation is proud to support professional development by offering scholarships for registration to key educational events, including:
- Campus Home. LIVE!
- James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute (NHTI)
- October Conference Series
- STARS College
- Student Affairs Certification Scholarships
These scholarships are made possible through the generous contributions of donors to the ACUHO-I Foundation. They help ensure that our members can access transformative learning experiences and advance their careers in campus housing and student affairs.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current members of ACUHO-I to be considered for any scholarship opportunity.
Campus Home. LIVE! Scholarship
Event Dates
June 21-24, 2026 in Orlando, Florida
Award:
Complimentary registration (valued up to $895)
Application Deadline:
Monday, February 16, 2026
Notification of Selection:
Monday, March 16, 2026
James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute(NHTI)Scholarship
Event Dates
July 7-10, 2026
Award:
Complimentary registration (valued up to $1,855)
Application Opens:
December 2025
Application Deadline:
January 22, 2026
Notification of Selection:
February 16, 2026
Please Note: Scholarship candidates must apply to attend NHTI 2026, and be accepted into the program to be eligible for funding assistance.
October Conference Series Scholarship
Event Dates
October 26–29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Award:
Complimentary registration (valued up to $895)
Application Opens:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Application Deadline:
Monday, July 6, 2026
Notification of Selection:
Monday, July 20, 2026
STARS College Scholarship
Event Dates
October 4, 11, & 18, 2026
Award:
Complimentary Registration (valued at $55)
Application Opens:
Monday, May 5, 2026
Application Deadline:
Monday, September 28, 2026
Notification of Selection:
You can expect a response within one business day of submission.
Please Note: If you have already registered for STARS College 2026, you are not eligible to receive a scholarship.
For any questions, please contact us at education@acuho-i.org.
This scholarship funding is made possible through the Gary Schwarzmueller Endowment, established in honor of ACUHO-I’s first Executive Director. We are grateful for their continued support of students and emerging professionals in the field of Housing and Residence Life.
Student Affairs Certification Scholarships
Support is available for individuals pursuing CSAEd certification in Campus Housing and Residential Life.
Award Options:
- $149 for the CSAEd-HRL specialty exam (taken with the CSAEd core exam)
- $175 for the CSAEd-HRL exam only
Important Notes:
- The CSAEd core exam must be taken prior to or concurrently with the HRL specialty exam.
- Applicants must meet CSAEd certification eligibility requirements.
- A maximum of two applicants per institution will be awarded per certification window.
- Preference is given to individuals who have not previously attempted the exam.
Application Timeline: Scholarship applications follow the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification cycles. Applications open on the first day of the exam window and close two weeks before the exam deadline to allow time for review and selection.