Business, Management, and Financial
Applicant Travel Reimbursement
¹ú²úAV will reimburse qualifying travel expenses for candidates invited to ¹ú²úAV who complete an in-person interview.
Eligibility
Candidates residing more than 30 miles one way from the College's main campus, located at 1255 S. Range Ave., ¹ú²úAV, Kansas, are eligible for mileage reimbursement at the current Internal Revenue Service business use reimbursement rate. The designated interview location may vary depending on the position and interview site.
Mileage Reimbursement
The Human Resources Department will determine mileage reimbursement using the candidate's departure address as the point of origin and the applicable College address as the destination. Mileage calculations will be completed using an approved online mapping system and will reflect round-trip travel.
Other Travel Expenses
The College will reimburse lodging, food, rental cars, and other necessary travel expenses per the terms of the U.S. General Services Administration. Flights and rental cars must be approved by the College's Human Resources Director in advance of booking to qualify for reimbursement.
Payment Processing
The Human Resources Department is responsible for calculating reimbursements and ensuring that the candidate submits a completed W-9 form and direct deposit authorization form before payment processing.
In the absence of the Director of Human Resources, the President or the President's designee shall assume responsibility for completing mileage calculations and processing all required documentation.
Reimbursement Limit
Applicants will be eligible for reimbursement of qualifying travel expenses up to a maximum of $1,000 per in-person interview.
Policy Review History
The following table summarizes the review and revision history for this policy.
| Date | Action | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/26 | Revised | Added: Reimbursement up to a maximum of $1,000 per in-person interview for qualifying travel. |
| 4/20/26 | Adopted | Policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. |
Business Office
1255 S Range Ave
¹ú²úAV KS 67701
businessaffairs@colbycc.edu
(785) 460-5407