The purpose of the RTAP Scholarship Program is to help offset some of the costs associated with attending training programs in order to encourage and further the development of the skills and abilities of those persons involved in transit in rural areas. Eligible training includes courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences with subject matter specifically related to the transit industry. Training can be in-house, in-state, or out-of-state.
Our intent of the Scholarship Reimbursement Program has been to maintain the process in place at MoDOT for scholarship reimbursement and revise it only as necessary to meet MoDOT and University of Missouri Policy updates. Our goal is to have an efficient system of responding to applications for training assistance a nd reimbursement requests. We try to ensure that the reimbursement is as streamlined and quick as possible by maintaining a review and approval process and providing timely responses to all scholarship applications. All the forms needed to apply for training assistance or training supplies reimbursement as well as to complete travel expenses and submit to the MO-RTAP Office are listed below and can be downloaded. The forms are editable for easy completion. Please contact Pat Diaku in the MO-RTAP Office at (573) 341-6155 or diakup@mst.edu if you have any questions or need assistance.
The current meal per diem for MO is $54 per day and mileage rate is $.655 per mile effective July 1, 2023.
Please read the Training Reimbursement Application Instructions for a better understanding of the guidelines to be followed and expenses not reimbursable. You may also call Pat Diaku, MO-RTAP Program Specialist, (573) 341-6155, or email diakup@mst.edu for assistance.
This Application for Training Assistance Form is editable and must be submitted to the MO-RTAP Office at least 30 days prior to the start of travel for a conference/workshop if travel expenses are to be reimbursed. Each item pertaining to your expected travel expenses should be completed and emailed to Pat Diaku, diakup@mst.edu please include copies of your airfare reservation, hotel reservation, conference or workshop registration and agenda, estimated mileage if using a POV for travel, anticipated airport and hotel parking, baggage fees, ground transportation, and meal per diem along with the application form. If you are not sure of the meal per diem rate for the conference/workshop location, call Pat Diaku at (573) 341-6155. A completed application is required for each person travelling and the approved application will be emailed back to you.
Complete every section of the editable Personnel Travel Form for each person upon return from the conference/workshop. Please attach all receipts for lodging, airfare, baggage fees, airport and hotel parking, conference registration fees, rental vehicle (if approved) and fuel receipts for the rental vehicle. Meals provided at a conference/workshop will be deducted from the daily meal per diem rate. No food receipts are to be submitted.
The final form to complete is the Agency Invoice for Training Reimbursement Form. The total expense amount of each category of the individual/s that traveled to the conference must be indicated. All the paperwork mentioned in the Personnel Travel Form section will need to be included along with the Agency Invoice for Training Reimbursement Form. The agency will be contacted if the MO-RTAP office needs clarification of any expenses or an adjustment is required. If there are questions regarding the completion of any of the reimbursement forms, please contact Pat Diaku, MO-RTAP Program Specialist, at (573) 341-6155 or diakup@mst.edu