UTC Travel card can be used for local events

 

I have checked with our AP/Travel staff and have learned it IS allowable to use your travel card for meals/refreshments for local events. You’ll submit in Concur and itemized receipts are required. If it is for fewer than 15 people, a list of participants will be required. Tip should not exceed 20%. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

student research work hours at UTC

 during semester, 20 hours maximal

during summer, 30 hours maximal, more than this need to be classified as full-time employee. 

REU budget

$2500 for 8-10 week housing,
food allowance can be offered, see Yale's example. http://www.sackler.yale.edu/summer.htm