You do NOT register through the registration form that comes with the advance program. You will receive an acknowledgement of your registration immediately through the web browser. You should print that acknowledgement and bring it to the conference with you. The conference itself does not provide funding for student volunteers, but you may be able to get some support through your department or through another source at your university. You should print your registration acknowledgement to show to potential funding sources.
Rooms are available there at a special conference rate.
Other hotels nearby have set aside some rooms for the conference as well, and some are cheaper. Charlotte and hotel information for the conference can be obtained here . Unfortunately, there aren't any really cheap places within walking or reasonable public transportation distance to the conference. We'll certainly try. When you register you can let us know that you're interested in finding a roommate.