Travel Authorization & Reimbursement

Travel Authorization

If you are traveling through the Department of Psychology, you are required to submit the department’s online Travel Authorization Form BEFORE you proceed with the grant application process. If you are traveling through the College of Business, you should complete their online Request for Travel Form. A travel authorization is required for any and all travel. Please read the following carefully:

Outline of estimated travel costs:

Registration fees: include the cost to register for the conference.
If flying: provide an estimate showing how much a flight could cost. Keep all boarding passes to be returned for reimbursement.
If driving: the person that owns the car is the only individual that can claim mileage.
If staying in a hotel: provide an estimate showing how much it could cost per night. Remember to get a zero-balance receipt with ONLY your name on it.
If hotel parking, airport parking, shuttle, or taxi - estimate the cost ahead of time and remember to get a receipt.
Meals: this section will be completed by Michelle or Lauren. You do not have to fill this out.
Remember: all receipts have to show only the person that is asking for a reimbursement. Each person has to pay for their own airline ticket, hotel room, and registration.
Each receipt has to show how it was paid for. Example: the last four digits of your credit card information and/or the words, VISA, MC, etc.

University Approval must be granted before any reimbursable purchases are made and before departure for travel. Approval notification will be sent via email from Lauren or Michelle. Again, it is advised that you do this months in advance - especially if you are seeking additional grants.

Reimbursements

*Any purchases made prior to an approved travel authorization are NOT reimbursable*

Within 30 days of returning, email all receipts to Michelle Holcombe (if traveling with the Department of Psychology) or Lauren Stansberry (if traveling with the Department of Management) so that they can begin the process. Provide them with the following information if applicable:

Registration receipt showing a zero balance
Flight: receipt showing that you bought the flight and have zero balance; must show how this was paid (i.e. visa last 4 digits, etc.); copy of boarding pass.
Hotel: receipt showing a zero balance. If you are splitting the room, each person needs a separate receipt showing a zero balance, showing how it was paid as above.
Parking, taxis, shuttles: provide all receipts, showing how paid as above.
Drivers: vehicle mileage from when you departed to when you returned.
Meals: operate on a per diem basis - no receipts necessary.

You only have 30 days from your return date to complete the reimbursement process. If you do not request reimbursements within 30 days, you will be unable to receive reimbursements from the university.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Holcombe (Psychology) or Lauren Stansberry (Management):

Michelle Holcombe
holcombekm@appstate.edu
828.262.8927

Lauren Stansberry
stansberrylm@appstate.edu
828.262.2163

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