Policies by Department - Business Office

Acquiring Alcohol for Use at University Functions
Responsible Office: Business Office

Acquiring alcohol for use at all University related functions

Cash Receipts
Responsible Office: Business Office

This statement sets forth University policy and procedures for the handling and deposit of cash. 

Consultant Selection
Responsible Office: Business Office

The following procedures have been adopted by Saint Francis University (University) as authorized by action of the Board of Trustees (Board). These procedures shall be used for the orderly determination of the need to use consulting engineering firms, qualification and selection of firms, and general administration and monitoring of the engineering agreements.

Employee Versus Independent Contractor Classification
Responsible Office: Business Office

To provide departmental budget managers and others with budget responsibilities a basic understanding of IRS requirements and a procedure for ensuring that individuals hired or contracted to perform services are properly classified. Please note that payments made to a corporation for the services of an individual are not affected by this policy.

Employer Sponsored Student Payment Policy
Responsible Office: Business Office

As a benefit to our students, Saint Francis University allows students covered by employer reimbursement plans to defer payment, interest free, until the student is reimbursed by their employer. 

Acquiring and use of alcohol for events within the Curry Innovation Center, Altoona, and may only occur through Options A or B as detailed below.

Marian Loan Fund
Responsible Office: Business Office

To provide short-term loans to the faculty, staff and employees. Loans will be made only if funds are available.

Pay Schedules
Responsible Office: Business Office

To outline the University's schedule for payment of wages.

Refunds and Withdrawals Student Billing Procedures
Responsible Office: Business Office

Policy related to student billing class withdrawals and refunds

Related Party Policy
Responsible Office: Business Office

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for identifying related parties, managing conflicts of interest, and ensuring transparent disclosure of related party transactions at Saint Francis University. This policy is designed to ensure that all transactions with related parties are conducted fairly, in the best interests of the institution, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Student Health Insurance Requirement
Responsible Office: Business Office

Saint Francis University values the health and wellbeing of its students. Qualifying health coverage provides all full-time, matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, including international students, with the ability to be prepared for medical situations such as hospitalization, surgery, or specialty care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires U.S. citizens to have health insurance that meets certain standards identified within this policy or pay a penalty. The University requires international students to carry health insurance that meets the same standards so that they may be prepared for medical situations. 

To help students meet the obligations of the ACA, the University sponsors a student health insurance plan that offers full-time, matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, including international students, access to an ACA compliant plan. The health insurance plan is available for purchase annually.

Terms of Tuition Payment
Responsible Office: Business Office

Terms of Tuition Payment

Travel and Entertainment
Responsible Office: Business Office

Travel and Entertainment

Veterans Educational Benefits
Responsible Office: Business Office

To ensure the University's compliance with 38 U.S. Code Chapter 36, Administration of Educational Benefits, and the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018.


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