Before You Request Travel Funding

The first thing we ask student groups to do in preparation for state-funded travel is to designate one traveler as a contact person or leader of the traveling group. This person will be responsible for filling out the required travel budget available at SOFO. Once completed, the budget must be returned to the SOFO, UMC 231, for review and approval before approaching campus funding sources. Once approval is obtained, a copy must be made and turned in with each funding proposal. The student designated by your group as the travel contact also needs to be willing to be available to the SOFO for short meetings and questions.

Important budgeting note: The amount of money allowed by the state of Colorado for meals is called a meal allowance. Meal allowances for in-state or out-of-state travel range from $39 per day to $64 per day. The amount is dependent upon a rate assigned to various cities. You must consult with the SOFO before completing funding requests so your budget will accurately reflect these variable rates.

The best rule of thumb when thinking about obtaining funding for travel is "the earlier, the better!" The SOFO suggests the following timeline for student groups seeking funding for travel.