Overview
A disbursement advance request is used when productions seek access to approved funds in advance of anticipated production expenses, purchases, or operational needs.
Advance funding requests require careful oversight because productions must be able to document how institutional or production funds are being used and tracked throughout the production process. Establishing clear advance procedures helps maintain financial accountability, reduce confusion surrounding expenditures, and support more organized production budgeting workflows.
Instructions
This form should be used in instances where a student is issued a disbursement advance for production-related expenses on a production. Advances will be issued to the student’s pre-paid Visa card.
Students are required to submit itemized receipts for all expenses and to return any unused monies.