Determining Payment Type
Is the payment to reimburse a student for out-of-pocket expenses?
Click Yes if payment is to reimburse a 1) state or CSE student employee for business-related expenses, or 2) student traveling as a representative of the university/CSE/UF that directly supports the university mission or CSE sponsored program.
Click No if payment is to reimburse for costs incurred that assist with educational and/or living expenses related to the student's pursuit of education, for example:
- reimbursement is for travel to and from Chico state each semester, local travel or commuting to and from campus, or to lab/research sites off campus and is for the primary benefit of the student
- reimbursement is for graduation costs (tassels, cap, gown), professional attire purchased for job interviews, or future degree seeking costs like test fees
Reimbursement for such costs is considered tax reportable on a 1098-T and therefore, considered financial aid.