FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Will I be picked up at the airport? Yes. Admissions personnel pick up all off-island Fellows arriving for each APCSS course. Please ensure any last minute flight changes are provided to the Admissions office.

2. What do I do if I miss my connecting flight? Please e-mail, fax or call. All numbers are listed in our handbook. Because it is a weekend, please call or LTC Patykula on their mobile phones. These numbers are also in our handbook.

3. What is the per-diem rate? The current rate for APCSS Executive Course Fellows is $38.50 per day.

4. Are Fellows authorized excess baggage? No. This includes the departure also. If you buy items, please be prepared to pay excess weight charges or mail them back home during the course. Any excess weight is charged to the Fellows by the individual airlines.

5. Can my family attend? Yes. Each class we set a date per our invitation message that family members are authorized to visit. Normally, it is during the last two weeks of the course.

6. Can my family attend APCSS sponsored functions (trips) away from the Center? Family members may attend APCSS sponsored functions on a space-available-basis, but will be required to pay any fees associated wtih the event, except for transportation, which will be provided by APCSS.

7. Can I bring golf clubs? Yes. We do sponsor a golf tournament during the course. Just be aware of the earlier issue of weight. If your baggage is overweight, you may be charged by the airlines.

8. If my family visits, do they require a visa? What are the procedures? Yes, they do need a visa. The items required are: forms DS 156, DS 157 and DS 158. They will require, a valid passport, two small photos, and $100 U.S. Start this process 90 days prior to the planned travel date.

9. Is my family authorized to go the Commissary and BX? Yes.

10. When I travel, do I need to keep receipts? Yes. Please bring ALL receipts in order to settle your travel claim.

11. Should I bring any money with me on my travels to the APCSS? Yes, Title 10 recipients do not receive any funds until the first day of class. Bring enough money to hold you over for the period from your departure until the start of class.