by Magikarp Patronus » Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:41 pm
I don't think the SMART program keeps track of when your defense is scheduled for, so I would expect the payments would continue.
If you were trying to start work before your conferral date, I would be more concerned (there are likely some federal laws preventing you from being paid by the SMART government and your sponsoring facility at the same time), but in your case I don't see how there would be an issue.
But maybe someone else has actual experience on this, so you don't need to go off my speculation?
I don't think the SMART program keeps track of when your defense is scheduled for, so I would expect the payments would continue.
If you were trying to start work before your conferral date, I would be more concerned (there are likely some federal laws preventing you from being paid by the SMART government and your sponsoring facility at the same time), but in your case I don't see how there would be an issue.
But maybe someone else has actual experience on this, so you don't need to go off my speculation?