Faculty Professional Expense Reimbursement Plan

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

  • 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. 

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.