Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I register?

    All Registration is done by fax or US mail:

    GSA, Travel Training Branch
    2200 Crystal Drive
    Suite 300
    Washington, DC 20407
    Fax: (703) 605-2188

    If the student is a federal government employee, student must register with government purchase credit card. The government purchase credit card form can be obtained from GSA web site. Print this form and fill it out completely. Fax or mail the form to GSA Travel Training Branch at (703) 605-2188.

    Government contractors, submit registration on company letterhead paper with signature. Included the following information, Name and office address of student, office phone and direct fax number. GSA will only accept company check as payment.

  2. What airports do you recommend for training in Washington, DC?

    GSA recommends that students schedule flight to arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is not only the closest to the classrooms, but it also provides shuttle service and taxi service to take student to selected hotels.

  3. What are the course hours?

    2060 - Advanced Temporary Duty Travel: Federal Travel Regulation (FTR): 1 Day; 8:30 am thru 3:30 pm

    1780 - Conference Planning: 1/2 Day; 8:30 am thru 11:30 am

    1745 - Relocation Allowances: 3 Days; 8:30 am thru 3:30 pm

    1750 - Relocation Income Tax Allowances: 2 Days; 8:30 am thru 3:30 pm

    1760 - Temporary Duty Travel - FTR: 2 Days 8:30 am thru 3:30 pm

    1770 - Temporary Duty Travel - JTR Vol.2: 2 Days; 8:30 am thru 3:30 pm

  4. What hotels are near the training facility?

    GSA recommends student schedule lodging with their agency's TMS or CTO using the GSA's, Federal Premier Lodging Program. The following hotels are recommended for classes held in the following cities.


    Atlanta, GA

    Denver, CO

    Little Rock, AR

    San Antonio, TX

    San Diego, CA

    San Francisco, CA

    Seattle, WA

    Washington, DC

  5. What if I am ill or have a personal emergency?

    If student becomes ill or has a personal emergency and cannot attend the class, a written explanation on agency letterhead from student's supervisor must be faxed (703) 605-2188 or e-mailed to travel.training@gsa.gov.

  6. What if I need to substitute or cancel?

    Substitutions in writing are allowed up to the start of the course. If the agency representative cancels registration more than two (2) weeks in advance, GSA will refund the tuition payment. For cancellations less than two (2) weeks, a fee of $250 will be charged. To avoid this fee, students must fax the cancellation notice to the Registration Office at (703) 605-2188. GSA reserves the right to cancel any sessions with insufficient enrollment.

    GSA recommends not making nonrefundable airline reservations without a confirmation letter.

  7. What is the cost per course?

    For FY 2008, the cost are:

    2060 - Advanced Temporary Duty Travel: Federal Travel Regulation (FTR): $540

    1780 - Conference Planning: $450

    1745 - Relocation Allowances: $950

    1750 - Relocation Income Tax Allowances: $850

    1760 - Temporary Duty Travel - FTR: $799

    1770 - Temporary Duty Travel - JTR Vol.2: $799

  8. What is the dress code?

    The dress code is business casual. If student is a uniformed services employee, check with student's commanding officer.

  9. What is your severe weather policy?

    The GSA Travel Training Branch follows the federal government's severe weather policy. If the federal government is closed on that day, classes will be cancelled. If the federal government issues a delayed opening schedule, classes will begin at their regularly scheduled start time.

  10. What materials do I need?

    Student will need to bring writing materials for notes. If student is attending a Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) course, student will need to bring a calculator.

  11. What time is lunch?

    Lunch is scheduled for 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. To ensure that GSA classroom facilities are well maintained, there will be NO EATING in the classroom facility. Student's instructor will provide information on local eateries.

  12. When do I receive registration confirmation?

    Student will receive registration confirmation by fax two to three weeks prior to the start of the class date. Student's confirmation letter will include the course location, course date(s), course hours, directions to the training center (if necessary), and lodging (if necessary).

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