{"id":3536,"date":"2020-08-11T19:58:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T19:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrm.msiak.net\/seed\/financial-support\/travel-reimbursement"},"modified":"2025-05-08T15:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T23:58:46","slug":"travel-reimbursement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/financial-support\/travel-reimbursement","title":{"rendered":"Travel Reimbursement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading blue\">Travel Reimbursement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re pleased to support your travel for professional development! Complete a two-step application process to get reimbursed up to $1,000 until June 30 for travel costs to attend higher education\/training within Alaska. First, submit the Pre-Travel application below&nbsp;<strong>at least 21 days prior to traveling&nbsp;<\/strong>to be pre-approved for your travel reimbursement. Finally, Alaska SEED will send you a Travel Verification Form to complete and submit with your required documents within 60 days of completing your travel and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for a TR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your membership in the Alaska SEED Registry is current\/active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are an early childhood or school-age professional operating or working as a paid employee of a licensed or approved child care facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are currently residing in the state of Alaska.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensed Definition<\/strong>: Licensed Child Care Provider, who is licensed by the State of Alaska, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) or the Municipality of Anchorage, Child Care Licensing (CCL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approved Definition<\/strong>: Approved Provider, who is approved by the State of Alaska, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) Child Care Assistance (CCA) Program as an Approved Relative Provider, or an Approved in-Home Provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To confirm a child care facility is licensed by CCPO or CCL, please use the provider search in the Department of Health&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/akccis.com\/client\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Child Care Information System (AKCCIS)<\/a> or the Municipality of Anchorage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/hhs.muni.org\/cac\/\">inspection report search<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: A $32 stop payment fee will be deducted when a replacement check must be issued for lost or misplaced checks or checks which are undeliverable when an incorrect mailing address is supplied.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5e94b6\">Guidelines for Reimbursement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Allowable Reimbursement Amount<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Up to $1,000 for travel to attend Alaska SEED Approved higher education, training, or a conference within Alaska.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Covered?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Travel expenses: Airfare, vehicle mileage, and\/or passenger ferry fee(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle mileage: For mileage to be eligible for reimbursement, requires at least 50 miles in a single round trip between home community and training location. Mileage is reimbursed at the current federal mileage rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodging expenses: Up to $350 a night in a commercial hotel. A non-commercial hotel (bed &amp; breakfast, Airbnb, etc.) may be approved in rural areas where commercial hotels are not available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground\/surface transportation: Qualifying ground transportation, up to $50 (with receipt), includes taxi fare(s) to travel between the airport, ferry dock, and\/or training location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NOT Covered<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Travel outside Alaska.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel between Alaskan. communities to attend trainings outside Alaska.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for ground transportation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals\/food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wi-Fi fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Approved Topics<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Early childhood and\/or school-age education (age birth-12).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other topics related to working with young children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facility Administration (Finance\/Accounting, Human Resources, Program Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required After Travel<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Required Documentation:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of completion (copy of credential, certificate of attendance, transcript) with at least a &#8220;C&#8221; equivalent or &#8220;Pass&#8221;, or a copy of conference participation certificate with stickers or signatures for <strong>each<\/strong> workshop matching the day(s) registered as proof of attendance. The entire conference day for each day registered must be attended. Failure to attend the entire day registered and\/or document full attendance for each day registered will result in ineligibility for reimbursement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of payment (receipt, credit card\/bank statement, cancelled check, etc.) must include the name of the payer, amount paid, payment date, and item(s) purchased. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of payment for travel expenses must include passenger name, travel date(s), and name of cities the round-trip travel originates from and destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of payment for lodging must include registration name, check in\/out date(s), nightly rate (including tax), and lodging contact information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of payment for ground\/surface transportation must include date(s) of travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deadlines<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Submit completed verification form and required documentation <strong>within 60 business days of completing the travel and training<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Payment Policies<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Reimbursement will be made within 45 business days from <strong>completed <\/strong>verification form and mileage log receipt date. Reimbursement applications are processed in the order in which they are received while funding is available. Reimbursements will be reduced by the amount of other scholarships and\/or financial aid already received. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A $32 stop payment fee will be deducted when a replacement check must be issued for lost or misplaced checks, or checks which are undeliverable when and incorrect mailing address is supplied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel Expenses Clarification<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f6eabb\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Qualifying travel expenses covered include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial travel\/lodging\/ground transportation occurs<strong> no earlier than one day prior<\/strong> to the start of the training, conference, or event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel\/lodging\/ground transportation <strong>concludes on the same day<\/strong> as the last day of the training, conference, or event.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exceptions to extend travel, lodging, and ground transportation will be made on a case-by-case basis when submission of proof of return travel by airline or passenger ferry is not available after the conclusion of the training, conference, or event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5e94b6\">Apply Now!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Applying for a Travel Reimbursement is a two-step process.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-seed-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e20d390fcd9e2405e14d4e125d7599ac\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your Pre-TR Application using the button below at least<strong>&nbsp;21 days prior to traveling<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload the required documentation directly within the online application. <em>The recommended web browser is Google Chrome.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PLEASE NOTE: Paper applications will no longer be accepted after 10.01.2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thread.tfaforms.net\/f\/SEEDPre-TR\" style=\"background-color:#d2a20c\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-seed-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cad9cedab643502f7cb32aea55f71116\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pre-approved, Alaska SEED will email you a confirmation and a link to the Travel Request (TR) Verification Form. The TR Verification Form, along with all receipts and proof of completion, must be submitted <strong>within 60 business days of completing your travel and training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel Reimbursement We\u2019re pleased to support your travel for professional development! Complete a two-step application process to get reimbursed up to $1,000 until June 30 for travel costs to attend higher education\/training within Alaska. First, submit the Pre-Travel application below&nbsp;at least 21 days prior to traveling&nbsp;to be pre-approved for your travel reimbursement. Finally, Alaska SEED<a class=\"excerpt-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/financial-support\/travel-reimbursement\" title=\"Read Travel Reimbursement\">&#8230; Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3537,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-boxed-seed-2.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3536","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"ab-block-post-grid-landscape":false,"ab-block-post-grid-square":false,"gb-block-post-grid-landscape":false,"gb-block-post-grid-square":false,"post-thumbnail":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"msiadmin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/author\/msiadmin"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Travel Reimbursement We\u2019re pleased to support your travel for professional development! 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