Reimbursement Guide

Learn about guidelines, policies, and procedures to submit and receive a reimbursement.

Key Guidelines for Clubs

Please see the Reimbursement Checklist for Students for a reimbursement pro-tips digest.

Only direct credit card payments are eligible for reimbursement. Use of Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, rent apps etc. to collect event revenue or make payments is prohibited. Payments made through Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, rental apps, etc. are not eligible for reimbursement.

Payment must be made by the NYU Stern student requesting reimbursement, using a credit card under that student’s name. In order to be reimbursed, AP must be able to see a clear connection from the charge on the itemized receipt, to the charge on the transaction statement, indicating the same last four digits of the card used to pay, and the students' name. As such, if the student's name is not directly linked to the credit card used to pay, the charge is not eligible for reimbursement. Students must be current NYU Stern Students in order to be eligible for reimbursement, as NYU students cannot be reimbursed via the NYU Stern reimbursement system.

Any reimbursement request not abiding by NYU policies such as those indicated in the Club Spending Guidelines will not be eligible for reimbursement. OSE reserves the right to refuse any reimbursement request for spending that would be deemed inappropriate or unreasonable. AP reserves the right to refuse any reimbursement request that does not provide the required documentation.

Instead of a student paying out of pocket, OSE is able to book travel (train, flight, etc) and bill directly to your club budget.

For handling corporate sponsorships for clubs, contact OSE. Sponsorship checks should not be sent directly to students

Below are a couple of key guidelines most relevant to common reimbursement requests. Review the Club Spending Guidelines in full before spending.

  • Reimbursements can only be requested for direct credit card charges made by NYU Stern Students on their own cards.
  • Reimbursements are for events that have already occurred. Reimbursements cannot be issued for future events and will not be processed until after the event date.
  • Do not spend over $1,000 on a single transaction! Contact OSE for a purchase order 3-4 weeks in advance for transactions over $1,000.
  • The meal maximum is $75/per person.  Additionally, the alcohol maximum is two alcoholic drinks per person. Anything beyond that amount will not be reimbursable.
  • NYU will only reimburse 20% of tip, so tip reimbursement must be less than 20% of the pretax amount. No exceptions can be made on this policy.
  • Students are prohibited from signing contracts and requesting payment through their club/block/core group account.
  • Request reimbursement within 30 days. NYU Accounts Payable reserves the right to deny any reimbursement requests submitted outside the 30-day window.
  • Payments to 3rd Party Vendors who do not accept credit/debit cards are required to provide a completed W-9 to students in order to process all reimbursement requests. Because reimbursements are considered taxable income, failure to obtain a W-9 from the 3rd Party will result in the prevention of the Bursar accepting the reimbursement request.

Requesting a Reimbursement

Below is the basic steps and process for submitting a reimbursement request. The reimbursement submission process is initiated only after approval from the VP of Finance is received to the money@stern email.

  • Step 1: Submit form

    First, the person requesting the reimbursement must submit the  reimbursement form with details of the reimbursement request (total spent, purpose of spending, etc.). The form will automatically email the requestor, the VP of Finance, and money@stern.nyu.edu.

  • Step 2:

    VP of Finance will review and confirm approval to money@stern.nyu.edu via email to the requesting thread.

  • Step 3:

    OSE will process and send a secure link will be emailed to the requestor to complete the Albert request.

    Note: the Albert link is keyed directly to each student's personal account. Therefore, the requestor is the only person who is able to submit to the Albert form. OSE is unable to submit on anyone's behalf. Students are also not able to submit on each other's behalf.

  • Step 4:

    After submission, if additional information is requested from Accounts Payable, the student and/or their clubs' VP of Finance will receive an email that more is required. Otherwise, Accounts Payable will approve the request and make the payment.

  • Step 5:

    Once Accounts Payable approves the reimbursement request, the Bursar will then release payment to students through the method indicated in the student's Bursar account. OSE cannot change the method of payment - students must update their account directly to indicate their preferred payment method.

    Accounts Payable reserves the right to reject any reimbursement requests that do not fit NYU's spending policies. Purchase Orders and Contracts must go through the standard procedure in order to be paid out.

Submit the Reimbursement Form

The reimbursement process begins once 1) the requestor (you) submit the reimbursement form and 2) the VP of Finance verifies the requested reimbursement amount by sending approval through the thread received in email.

A secure link through Albert will then be sent to requestors.

Submit the approved documentation to Albert

Requestor (you) will fill out the online Student Expense Reimbursement Form on Albert upon receipt of an automated email link.

OSE will process and submit the request to Accounts Payable.

Accounts Payable reviews your request

Accounts Payable will review your request and reach out via email if questions arise.

Receive your reimbursement

If your bank account information is on file, your reimbursement will be deposited directly to your bank account; otherwise, your check will be mailed to the address on file in Albert.

Payment is released through the Bursar.



Supporting Documents to Upload

See below for details about types of supporting documentation that may be required for your reimbursement. Note: Our office highly suggests students who are requesting a reimbursement to keep scanned copies of their receipts until the payment is made by Accounts Payable. Please use the checklist here to review your documents.

  • Itemized Receipts

    An itemized receipt lists all items or services purchased. If you do not have an itemized receipt, include a photocopy and Missing Receipt Form. Please note the specific dollar amount spent on alcohol if your receipt does not clearly segregate all line items (e.g. brunch).

  • Proof of Purchase Receipt

    Credit card: Signed credit card receipt with your name on it proving you incurred the charge. If the receipt is not signed or does not have your name, attach a credit card statement showing your name with the line item matching your itemized receipt.

    Cash: Attach a Missing Receipt Form indicating that you paid with cash and a proof of purchase receipt is unavailable. Cash cannot be reimbursed, use a card to ensure verifiable proof of purchase. Note: A W-9 will be required from the vendor for all cash payments as reimbursements are considered taxable income. Failure to obtain a W-9 from the 3rd Party will result in the prevention of the Bursar accepting the reimbursement request.

    Check: Front and back copy of the check after it has been processed (from bank website). Additional documentation may be requested by AP.

    Zelle, PayPal, Rental Apps, store credit, points, and other third party payment systems: Any payments made through these methods are not reimbursable. AP is strict on this policy and there is no flexibility on this. If clarification is required regarding specific payment methods, reach out to OSE.

  • List of Attendees/Recipients

    For anything involving food, alcohol, reservations, entry fees, registration fees, awards, gifts, etc.:

    • Stern Students: First Name, Last Name
    • Non-Stern individuals: First Name, Last Name, Company, and affiliation to Stern

    Gifts to Speakers/Judges/Faculty:

    • Include the name, title, and company for each recipient
    • Gift cards also require the NYU ID# (for students) or social security number (for non-students)
    • Appropriate speaker gifts include charitable donations, branded club items, and ‘thank you’ notes
    • Custom merch and swag purchases are not reimbursable. Reach out to OSE for next steps in order to set up a PO.

  • Partial Payments/Split Payments

    If the itemized receipt does not match the requested reimbursement, include a Missing Receipt Form with an explanation including the names, NYU IDs, and amounts split per person.

  • Travel

    If your expenses involve domestic or international travel (including: airfare, hotel, car rental, etc.), reach out to OSE for further processes. Additional documentation like a boarding pass and proof of attendance (e.g. conference confirmation email, etc.) will be required in order to reimburse.

    Note: Conference registration fees cannot be reimbursed until after the completion of the event and proof of attendance is provided.

Forms for Reference

Note: You must be logged into your NYU Stern Google account to access these files.

Reimbursement Form

Login using your Stern SSO to submit your reimbursement request form to your VP of Finance.

Reimbursement Checklist for Students

Download a copy of pro tips and required documentation for your reimbursement request.

Missing Receipt Form

Use this form in the event necessary documentation is missing or unavailable. *Note: AP will review and determine if this is approved or not reimbursable.

W-9 Form

This must be completed by the vendor in the event cash is used.