REQUEST FOR TRAVEL EXCEPTION
Last Revision: 07/01/2020

REQUEST FOR TRAVEL EXCEPTION

Table of Contents:

Purpose:

The Request for Travel Exception is used to request approval for Travel Policy exceptions. This form must be submitted to receive approval for reimbursement when the traveler does not follow University policy or in the the following situations:

  • Traveler purchases airline ticket(s) outside of Anthony Travel or Travel OnLion and does not provide price comparison from Anthony Travel or Travel OnLion (made at the time of purchase) to prove fare paid was lower than fare offered by either Anthony Travel or Travel OnLion.
  • Traveler chooses to use rental agency other than National (or Enterprise at approved campus locations) and does not provide price comparison (made at the time of purchase) to show fare purchased was lower than fare offered through National Car Rental.

General Information:

The Request for Travel Exception must be used by all University Affiliated travelers.

Exhibit and Instructions:

To view document exhibit, click on link below:

Request for Travel Exception Exhibit

Form Requirements:

No form may be used that substitutes for an approved official University form without prior review and approval by the steward of the form/central office, as facilitated by the Office of Systems and Procedures (designated representative of the Associate Vice President for Budget and Finance). See Policy FN17 Required Use of Approved University Forms Appearing in the General University Reference Utility (GURU) for full details.

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Number of Copies and Ultimate Distribution:

Table of distribution and retention of the Request for Travel Exception
Ultimate Distribution: Retention Periods:
Original White Financial Officer Refer to Financial Record Retention Schedule
1st Copy White Budget Executive/Budget Administrator 6 current months or longer if requested by Auditing
2nd Copy White Employee 6 current months, upon settlement; verify the actual amount received to the Total Payable Amount

Where to Send Completed Forms:

Once signed, the traveler must submit the signed form along with all relevant Travel Support Documentation including the Request for Travel Exception to the Budget Executive and Budget Administrator for approval. The form must then be forwarded to the Financial Officer for further approval.

Contact Information:

For questions, additional detail, or to request changes to this form, contact your Financial Officer.

Cross References:

(07/01/2020)