Wichita State University Fringe, Student and Travel Rates for Grants & Contracts FY 2026
| Rate Types | Rates |
|---|---|
| ESCALATIONS: | A 3% escalation is typically budgeted for salaries, travel and tuition starting in year 2 of multi-year projects. |
|
FRINGE BENEFITS: Faculty/Staff |
Actuals (Academic/Calendar) |
| Faculty/Staff – To Be Determined | 55% for salaries of $30,000 - $39,999 47% for salaries of $40,000 - $49,999 43% for salaries of $50,000 - $59,999 39% for salaries of $60,000 and up 8.327% - temporary, non-benefits eligible staff only |
| Faculty/Staff – Summer Rate |
17.827% for 9/10-month appointments |
| Students |
0.677% for all students Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Insurance: $831 per academic semester, $333 in summer (pro-rated based on 0.50 FTE appointment) Tuition: $350.73 per regular credit hour (pro-rated based on 9 credit hours per semester and 0.40 FTE appointment. All grants/contracts exceeding $25,000 that are budgeted with GRAs are required to include student tuition. *Note: Tuition does not include any student fees. |
| STUDENT WAGES: |
Master’s students: varies by department, minimum $8.58 per hour |
|
TRAVEL: Lodging, Per Diem and Incidentals |
$0.70/mile Varies based on destination Continental United States Rates (CONUS) Rates Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Rates Conference lodging may be based on actual lodging expense. See State of Kansas Employees Travel Center for additional information. |
RADIOACTIVE/HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL FEES:
Principal Investigators whose research/work generates radioactive/hazardous waste
should ensure that funds are available for appropriate hazardous waste disposal (either
grant funds or SRO funds). Contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office, x7904,
for an estimate. To expedite the process, please include a list of radioisotopes and
hazardous chemicals, including quantities, to be purchased for your project.