Direct costs are expenses that can be measured and applied to the performance of a specific project.
Examples of direct costs are salaries and wages, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, travel, and publication expenses. Indirect costs are expenses that are incurred as a project is being conducted, but they are not project-specific. Sponsorored Project Administration Expenses Services provided by the campus and Central Office in the administration of sponsored projects. Departmental Administration Expenses Institutional and departmental administrative costs in academic offices that benefit all departmental activities or objectives. Student Administration Services Expenses Services provided by deans of students, admissions, and registrar's office.