Students may request travel dollars from the department prior to travel. Students must submit a Pre-Trip Authorization Form AND have it approved prior to the travel. To get reimbursed for the approved travel, students must submit an Expense Report no later than 60 days after the last date of travel. Failure to submit an Expense Report within 60 days after the last date of travel will result in students not being reimbursed for their travel.
Note: The University of Nebraska Travel Policy states that flights are expected to be booked through the University-contracted travel management company (Concur/Fox World Travel).
Students may also request funding from the department to pay for non-travel expenses such as posters/print jobs, supplies, etc. Students must request this funding from the department prior to purchasing. To get reimbursement for the approved purchase(s), students must submit a Non-Travel Expense Report within 60 days of the purchase. Failure to submit a Non-Travel Expense Report within 60 days after the date of purchase will result in students not being reimbursed for the purchase.
Based on available funds, graduate students are eligible for up to $300 per fiscal year for approved professional-related travel, supplies, etc. Undergraduate students are eligible for up to $100 per fiscal year for approved professional-related travel, supplies, etc. Faculty are also encouraged to inform students about other sources to support professional-related travel.
Please contact Kaelie Kellner with questions.