One of the biggest deterrents to attending any social media conference is cost. If you attend a college or university, your school may already have established programs to pay for expenses related to conference attendance. Ask around. If a program is not already established, we've prepared a draft letter that you can send to your academic department, student affairs, or your university president's office. You will never get more than you ask for. Why not ask? We have a WORD VERSION and a PDF VERSION. Good luck if you need any assistance or hand holding, we're here for you. Questions? Contact our Education and Outreach director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .