Be a Gilman Advisor
Advisors can register as Campus Advisors with the Gilman International Scholarship Program in three distinct and impactful ways.
Campus Advisor Types
1. Study Abroad Certifying Advisor
A Gilman Study Abroad Advisor certifies student applications from their institution, confirming academic information and key program details. These advisors typically work in study abroad offices, academic advising, or serve as faculty, and have knowledge in international education and institutional study abroad policies. They are also invited to join the applicant selection process.
2. Financial Aid Certifying Advisor
A Gilman Financial Aid Advisor certifies student applications from their institution, confirming financial aid information. They must work within the institution’s financial aid office and be able to verify the student’s Federal Pell Grant status (or, for Gilman-McCain applicants, any type of Title IV federal financial aid), as well as the scholarships and grants applicable to the student’s study abroad program. They are also invited to join the applicant selection process.
3. Non-Certifying Advisor
A Gilman Non‑Certifying Advisor promotes the Gilman Scholarship Program on their U.S. campus and receives regular program updates. They can view their institution’s applicants’ progress but do not certify applications. This role is open to any U.S. campus professional interested in expanding their institution’s involvement with the Gilman Program. They are also invited to join the applicant selection process.
Each institution must have at least one Financial Aid Certifying Advisor and one Study Abroad Certifying Advisor registered in the Gilman Advisor Portal to certify student applications and ensure they are considered complete.
Two Ways to Register as a Gilman Campus Advisor:
- Existing advisors can add new advisors at their institution via the Advisors tab of the Advisor Portal.
- Select “Add Advisor”
- Input the First Name, Last Name, Institution Email Address, Role, and Message for the new advisor
- Click “Send Invitation”
- Invited advisor receives invitation email and completes form
- Verified advisor will receive a set up user email via Okta to complete registration
- If no advisors exist at your institution, contact Gilman at gilmanadvisors@iie.org to initiate the account creation process.
- Include full name, full job title, and desired advisor account type.
Advisor Timeline
This timeline offers a clear, start‑to‑finish view of the Gilman Scholarship process, spotlighting the key actions advisors take along the way.
