The Accounting Office must receive this form five working days
prior to departure.
The check must be picked up by the requester.
An explanation of circumstances must be attached if the advance
is needed earlier than three working days before the trip is to begin.
The University of Memphis Policy UM1309
University Travel provides that advances will only be approved in the following circumstances:
Instructions: Check the appropriate box, fill in the requested information, and submit the form to the Accounting Office with the appropriate signatures.
A.
An employee is not eligible for a corporate
Visa card. An amount equal to 80% of the estimated expenditures, excluding airfare, will be allowed as an advance.
An advance will not be made for an amount less than $100.
B.
Students traveling under individual
authorizations or an employee traveling with a student(s) who is responsible for disbursing all funds for the
trip may be advanced 100% of the amount of the purchase order amount (excluding airfare).
C.
Substantial expenses will be incurred
where the corporate Visa card cannot be used. The expenses must exceed the larger of $100 or 20% of the total
estimated expenses for the trip. An advance equal to 80% of estimated expenses, excluding airfare, may be made
in such instances.
By signature below I authorize the amount of this advance to be deducted from my next salary payment, or grades to
be held if a claim has not been submitted within 10 days of return.
Signature of Requester _______________________________________ Date_________
Signature of Approver ________________________________________ Date_________