Below are Frequently Asked Questions to assist you in understanding if a particular situation is permitted or not. If you do not find a question that helps you, please send your question to the University Ethics Advisor. We will continue to build on this page as questions are answered, so be sure to check back when you are concerned about the appropriate use of state funds.
See also:
- Standards for Purchasing Awards, Prizes, Incentives, and Gifts (STN-U5348.01E)
- Standards for Controlled and Prohibited Purchases (STN-U5348.01B)
- WWU Services and Activities (S&A) Committee Expenditure Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: A student can't afford gas to travel to their practicum site. Can we use our department funds to provide gas money to the student?
ANSWER: No. Paying any part of a students academic costs or fees with department Chart 1 funds would be considered gifting of public funds. There are many resources to assist students with expenses, so departments are to refer them to the Office of Student Life where a team will assess each students’ needs and refer back out to various resources as needed.
