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Travel Advances

General Information:

  • Travel advances cover anticipated expenses of $50.00 or more
  • Only one travel advance per person may be outstanding at any given time

Advances will cover:

  • 100% of all transportation costs
  • Up to 80% of all other estimated travel expenses in accordance with the current State and Federal Per Diem Rates , or in accordance with any other limits specified in an award agreement.

To obtain a travel advance:

  • As soon as travel plans are set, but no later than three weeks before departure , submit a Travel Authorization and Request for Advance Form (GP 040) to your OTPS Team member
  • Itemize the expenses for which you are requesting an advance

After you have returned from your trip:

  • You will still need to complete the proc edu res necessary for a travel reimbursement . There is a space on GP 041 to indicate the amount of any advance you have received.
  • You will be issued a check for any remaining balance owed for your expenses

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