Although paying for University approved purchases with a University Procurement Card is encouraged and preferred, employees can pay for expenses using personal funds and then request a reimbursement using one of the following methods.

Travel Expenses  - University employees may use personal funds and seek reimbursement from the University for travel expenses in accordance with the travel policy. Requests for reimbursements must be submitted in Cardinal Financials using a Payment Request within 20 days of the purchase and with the appropriate documentation.  A Travel Expense Report may be used as additional documentation to confirm calculations and amounts that need to be entered in the Payment Request.

Payment Request - University employees may use personal funds and seek reimbursement from the University for reasonable business expenses. Requests for reimbursements must be submitted in Cardinal Financials using a Payment Request within 20 days of the purchase and with the appropriate documentation.