The faculty professional expense reimbursement (FPER) plan is a reimbursement plan designed to reimburse faculty for business expenses directly related to the performance of teaching, research and professional duties, up to a pre-determined limit.
Details
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You get up to $2,241 for 2024–25, prorated for new or reduced-load faculty.
- Each department/school sets a submission deadline in early April each year (with a final deadline of April 14 in 2025), for expenses incurred between April 1 and March 31 of the current fiscal year. You can submit expenses any time, up to twice a year.
- All regular, full-time faculty are entitled to the FPER, including lecturers and faculty on a fractional load.
- You can claim expenses "directly related to the performance of teaching, research and professional duties," including:
- professional association membership fees
- conference fees and travel costs
- computer equipment
- academic regalia
See Finance resources for more information on FPER, including procedures and eligible items.
The FPER maximum for 2024–25 is
$2,241
Questions?
- Most departments assign an individual who will assist with inquiries and/or review claims. Ask your chair or a colleague who that person is.
- Your Faculty Financial Officer or Executive Assistant can also provide assistance.