AICPA Foundation Financial Hardship Grant and Travel Stipends

With over 300 chapters across the US, Beta Alpha Psi serves numerous communities. In line with our commitment to supporting students facing financial challenges, the AICPA Foundation has granted Beta Alpha Psi funds to help ensure that more students can participate in their chapter and attend the Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting.

Available Award Prizes

One-time, annual student membership fee valued at $85

Aimed at alleviating one of the potential obstacles to membership for qualified* students meeting at least the following criteria:

• Enrolled at a university in the US with either a petitioning or active Beta Alpha Psi chapter
• Meet Beta Alpha Psi membership prerequisites, which include:
  • Pursuing a major in accounting, finance, business technology, and analytics
  • Maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0

Application instructions: The faculty advisor is expected to complete the membership grant form on behalf of qualified* students.

Travel Stipend for the 2026 Annual Meeting (up to $500)

In addition to offering scholarships for membership, Beta Alpha Psi and the AICPA Foundation provide travel grants for eligible Beta Alpha Psi members attending the annual meeting.

The deadline to apply for the travel grant is Friday, June 12, 2026.

To qualify for the travel grant, students must have received the AICPA Financial Hardship Membership Grant. Both the student and the faculty advisor must apply separately for the travel grant, confirming the student's receipt of the Beta Alpha Psi Membership Grant.

Once reviewed and conditionally approved, the student and faculty advisor must agree to the following terms:

• The travel grant will reimburse the chapter up to $500 for airfare, hotel, and meals.
• Annual meeting registration for the grant recipient is included.
• The travel grant will be provided to the chapter before the meeting.

Application instructions: Qualified* students should complete the travel stipend form.