CIRRIE Exchange Program:
Travel Restriction Information

CIRRIE travel grant recipients should keep in mind the following restrictions:

VISAS, PERMITS, IMMUNIZATIONS,AND INSURANCE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TRAVELER

1. CIRRIE does not cover the costs of passports or visas.
2. CIRRIE does not provide medical immunization services for travel to or from countries where this may be required.
3. CIRRIE does not provide travel insurance.
4. Travelers should check the U.S. State Department webpage to monitor country announcements, bulletins, and any travel alerts prior to departure.

AIRLINE RESERVATIONS

1. Airline Reservations must be made through CIRRIE's travel agent (Stovroff Taylor Travel: 1-800-543-8616 or 716-631-4022)
2. Reservations must be made by the traveler. CIRRIE does not make airline reservations.
3. All air travel must conform to the "Fly America Act." This means that if a U.S. flag carrier is available, it must be utilized.
4. Airfare is limited to economy class.
5. All reservations are subject to review by CIRRIE prior to confirmation.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS, LODGING, MEALS, INCIDENTAL EXPENSES

Standard Travel Grant Program

1. CIRRIE does not make hotel reservations. Hotel reservations are made by arrangement between the host and the traveler. CIRRIE does not reimburse either host or traveler for lodging.
2. Lodging, Meals, and Incidental Expenses: Hosts are responsible for providing lodging and meals for their guests. CIRRIE does not reimburse either host or traveler for lodging or meals and incidental expenses.

Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Travel Grant Program

1. CIRRIE does not make hotel reservations. Hotel reservations are made by the traveler or the host.
2. The maximum amount for lodging and meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) that will be reimbursed is the maximum hotel M&IE as determined by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) domestically, and the U.S. State Department outside the U.S. Any and all costs for stays beyond ten days are the responsibility of the traveler.
   1. U.S. travelers going abroad: CIRRIE will reimburse the traveler for the cost of lodging, meals and incidental expenses as described above.
   2. International travelers coming to the U.S.: CIRRIE will reimburse the traveler for the cost of lodging, meals, and incidental expenses as described above.
   3. Receipts for reimbursement: ORIGINAL hotel receipts are required for reimbursement for lodging. Receipts are not required for meals. CIRRIE reimburses for M&IE based on a fixed daily amount. The amount is established by the federal government (U.S. General Services Administration) and varies from country to country and from city to city. ORIGINAL travel receipts for ground travel (e.g., bus, taxi, subway) directly related to collaborative activities in the host country are required for reimbursement. Incidental hotel charges (e.g., telephone, laundry) are the responsibility of the traveler.