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's 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. Include the following information, name and office address of student as well as 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?

    1700 - Travel Basics: 1/2 day; 8:00 am thru 12:00 noon

    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

    1755 - Shipping Household Goods & TMSS: 2 days; 8:30 am thru 3:30 pm

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

    1765 - Temporary Duty Travel - JFTR, Vol. 1: 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

    1775 - Relocation Allowances - JTR Vol. 2: 3 days; 8:30 am thru 3:30 pm

    1780 - Conference Planning: 1 Day; 9:00 am thru 3:00 pm

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

    2070 - Advanced Temporary Duty Travel - JTR, Vol. 2: 1 day; 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, FedRooms Program. The following hotels are recommended for classes held in the following cities.


    Atlanta, GA

    Boston, MA

    Chicago, IL

    Denver, CO

    Fort Worth, TX

    Kansas City, MO

    Las Vegas, NV

    Little Rock, AR

    New York, NY

    Pensacola, FL

    Philadelphia, PA

    San Antonio, TX

    San Diego, CA

    San Francisco, CA

    Seattle, WA

    Washington, DC - 7th & D Streets SW

    Washington, DC - 18th & F Streets NW

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

    If a 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:

    1700 - Travel Basics: $329

    1745 - Relocation Allowances: $950

    1750 - Relocation Income Tax Allowances: $875

    1755 - Shipping Household Goods and TMSS: $875

    1760 - Temporary Duty Travel - FTR: $824

    1765 - Temporary Duty Travel - JFTR, Vol. 1: $824

    1770 - Temporary Duty Travel - JTR, Vol.2: $824

    1775 - Relocation Allowances - JTR, Vol. 2: $950

    1780 - Conference Planning: $525

    2060 - Advanced Temporary Duty Travel, FTR: $565

    2070 - Advanced Temporary Duty Travel, JTR Vol. 2: $565

  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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