TRAVEL AND LODGING AWARD

SEAS is pleased to award up to $800 to offset domestic transportation and lodging costs. Travel from Friday, 3/20 - Sunday, 3/22 can be submitted for award consideration up to the $800 limit. 

Expenses eligible:
  • Airline tickets (baggage fees or other add-ons not included)
  • Gas mileage of 60 miles or more, round trip (at the standard U-M rate of 72.5 cents per mile)
  • Ground transportation: Rental car expense(s) or transportation (Uber, Lyft, Taxi) from and to airports on your route to the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor
  • Lodging
  • Parking fees. Note: We will provide Palmer parking vouchers. These are on a first-come first-serve basis. However, if the parking structure is full and you end up paying for parking, please include your receipt in your reimbursement request.   

Please note that only domestic travel costs for the admitted student are eligible for consideration and companion travel costs are not covered. 

The deadline to submit a reimbursement request is 5 pm EST Friday, March 27, 2026.

Reimbursement Form

1-2 weeks after you submit this form, the U-M Shared Services Team will reach out to you with a secure link. Through the link, you can elect for, and enter your direct deposit information. A few days after you have provided direct deposit information, an automated email will alert you of your expected disbursement date. If at any time you would like an update on payment, you can click your unique link to see the status.

NOTE: Prizes, stipends, scholarships, and fellowship funding are available to US citizens.
All payments to Non-Resident Aliens (NRA) are taxed at 30% (Federal) and 4.25% (Michigan), reported on Form 1042-S. There is no threshold for reporting these payments to NRAs.
More information about award taxation can be found here.

For any International students seeking a travel award: please note above that payments to non-residents are subject to automatic tax withholding. Every situation is unique, but on average a 30% federal and 4.25% MI tax withholding will be held from your requested amount. Because of this, we ask International students to consider opting into our virtual offerings for admitted students instead of traveling to campus for Admitted Student Visit Day.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional tax advice. We are not certified tax professionals, and the content may not apply to your specific circumstances. For personalized guidance and to ensure compliance with current tax laws, please consult a qualified tax advisor or accountant.