Allowability on Sponsored Projects
| Type of Payment | Federal Sponsor | State Sponsor | Private Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships – Merit | Allowable only when the purpose of the sponsored agreement is to provide training to selected participants and the charge is approved by the sponsor. See OMB Circular A-21, Section J.45. | Same as Federal sponsors | Allowable when approved in advance by the sponsor |
| Tuition Remission | Allowable for graduate assistants when paid according to the policy of the University. The charge must be approved in advance by the sponsor. | Same as Federal sponsors | Allowable when approved in advance by the sponsor |
| Graduate Assistant Wages | Allowable provided the wages are reasonable, directly related to the work of the sponsored agreement, and documented in accordance with OMB Circular A-21, Section J.10. | Allowable provided the wages are reasonable, directly related to the work of the sponsored agreement, and documented in accordance with University procedures | Same as State sponsors |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant Salary | Allowable only when the purpose of the sponsored agreement is instruction or training and the charge is approved in advance by the sponsor. | Same as Federal sponsors | Same as Federal sponsors |
| Graduate Research Assistant Stipend | Allowable when a degree seeking graduate student performs original, professional research related to his or her academic program. The student must be matriculated in a Masters or Ph.D. degree program and be under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. | Same as Federal sponsors | Same as Federal sponsors |
| Other Stipends | Allowable only when the purpose of the sponsored agreement is to provide training to selected participants and the charge is approved by the sponsor. | Same as Federal sponsors | Allowable when approved in advance by the sponsor. |
| Student Wages – Academic Year | Allowable provided the wages are reasonable, directly related to the work of the sponsored agreement, and documented in accordance with OMB Circular A-21, Section J.10. | Allowable provided the wages are reasonable, directly related to the work of the sponsored agreement, and documented in accordance with University procedures. | Same as State sponsors |
| Other Student Wages – Summer | Allowable provided the wages are reasonable, directly related to the work of the sponsored agreement, and documented in accordance with OMB Circular A-21, Section J.10. | Allowable provided the wages are reasonable, directly related to the work of the sponsored agreement, and documented in accordance with University procedures. | Same as State sponsors |
| Prizes & Awards | Unallowable. See OMB Circular A-21, Section J.22. | Unallowable | Unallowable |
Note: For all sponsored projects, always refer to the award’s specific terms and conditions, which may include additional restrictions.
