Cash Payments to Students BYU-Idaho Controller’s Conference – 29 May 2008
Cash Payments to Students Three approved disbursements to students Payroll (Form W-2) Federal Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants (Form 1098-T) Cash Awards for Academic Competitions (Form 1098-T)
Cash Payments to Students Payroll Must go through Student Employment For services rendered to the University while under the direction of University employees Payments Not allowed Payments for one-time services performed Appropriate alternative: Volunteerism or enhance educational experience Cash Bonuses Appropriate alternative: Occasional social to recognize employees Gift Cards and other cash equivalents Appropriate alternative: Modest gift to recognize extraordinary service
Cash Payments to Students Federal Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants Federal Financial Aid Students must meet federal aid eligibility requirements Scholarships Students must meet academic eligibility requirements (Merit) Must be for past, not prospective performance No expectation of quid pro quo Grants Students must meet financial eligibility requirements (Need)
Cash Payments to Students Cash Awards for Academic Competitions New policy approved by President’s Council 10 Mar 2008 Encourage students to participate in: Essay Contests Business Competitions Art Competitions Project Competitions Etc. Contest or competition must be pre-approved Generally awards should be $250 or less
Cash Payments to Students Cash Awards for Academic Competitions Awards Not Allowed Course-related performance Employment or commissioned sales Practicum disbursements Mentorships
Cash Payments to Students Impact IRS wage and earnings regulations Federal Aid regulations Financial Aid Packaging
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