The Office of the Bursar issues lists of eligible recipients and detailed procedures are issued to University departments each semester. Available through the Bursar's Office is Remitted Tuition Policy Guidelines, a comprehensive guide to remitted tuition benefits. The value of remitted tuition may be taxable and subject to withholding taxes in accordance with IRS regulations. See the Tuition and Fees Bulletin for the current tax rules regarding remitted tuition. It is the policy of Syracuse University that faculty and staff members will be reimbursed for all reasonable business expenses incurred while traveling on authorized University business.
Travel involving departmental funds requires the prior approval of the department authorized signer.
Travel in connection with a sponsored research or instructional project must always be authorized by the project director, and may require prior approval by the sponsor. If the employee elects not to fly, bus or train travel is recommended. An exception to this rental car restriction will be made in situations where two or more travelers are involved or where several stops must be made, and the rental car is actually cheaper than other forms of commercial travel. The use of an employee's personal car will be permitted with the following reimbursement provisions. Where two or more travelers are involved only one reimbursement will be made to the owner or driver.