An Honorarium is a fee paid in appreciation for a service provided by an individual invited to make a campus presentation on a specific topic identified by the appointing authority. An Honorarium cannot be an aid to any current employee, faculty member, or student worker. An Honorarium, per IRS regulations, is reportable as income by the University.
An Honoraria is not paid for:
- Consulting Services
- Service Agreements
- Student Assistants
- Services of Personnel (must be hired through normal recruitment or temporary help)
Honoraria can be paid on a direct pay form. The following documents must be submitted in advance to Accounts Payable:
- Check Request Form
- Offer Letter –Currently we don’t require an invoice direct for HON – we ask for the offer letter.
- Vendor 204 Form
A fee cannot be paid to any current employee, permanent, part-time, full-time or temporary.
An Honorarium, per IRS regulations, is reportable as income by the University.