Support Us!

We believe that "accessible" also includes financial accessibility. For the past 3 years, all logistical costs have been covered by grants and not passed on to students. We also offer a needs-based stipend of $1000 for students with very limited financial resources to cover costs such as field clothing, specialty equipment, childcare or anything else they need to participate). Due to recent events impacting funding for equity-centered programs, we now rely on donations to offer this transformative experience to students.

How much does it cost to support a student?

For student participating in-person: Student pay their own tuition, but our program covers all other expenses which include travel to/from Arizona, and the full cost of the field course (lodging, food, transportation, staffing & equipment) is roughly $2,500 per student. 

For a student participating virtually: Cost to support a virtual student is roughly $500 and supports the streaming technology and the staff to facilitate streaming from the field and virtual teaching staff.

Need based stipends: When we have funds available, we offer needs-based stipends of $1,000 for students with limited financial resources. Many students with disabilities have very limited financial resources, and need to purchase field gear or specialty equipment for support their access needs. Virtual students with children often put this stipend towards child care so they can focus on the course.  Students tell us these stipends often make all the difference in their ability to take the course!

Other ways to support: Our biggest expense is hotel lodging because accessible group housing extremely hard to find. We need accessible rooms, and a place to meet for our Mission Control/Astronaut briefings (a meeting room that can seat about 20 people is ideal). We also have students and faculty with medical conditions that require air conditioning. If you know of a place in Flagstaff that fits the bill without breaking the bank, please reach out using the contact form. 

DONATE: 

You can donate to the UF Geological Sciences Dykes Endowment for Experiential learning. Click on the radio button marked "I would like to provide additional information about this gift and type "Geospace" in the comment box to direct your donation to this program. And thanks in advance!