May a FWS tutor employed off-campus be paid for the time spent traveling to and from the job or be reimbursed for such travel expenses?
Yes. Beginning with the 1999-2000 award year, FWS wages can be applied to the time spent travelling to and from the tutoring site–within reason. However, institutions will not be able to directly reimburse students for travel expenses such as gas or bus fare. Any ways in which an institution can help minimize the length and expense of travel is consistent with the Department’s goal that the FWS funds be spent primarily in direct tutoring contact hours. For example, if a number of FWS students travel to the same location at the same time, it might be possible to provide transportation with the institution’s van or bus.
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