Budget Development

Facilities and Administrative Rate

(Indirect Cost Rate)

Rate:	On-campus programs:     55% of Salaries, Wages and Fringe Benefits Off-campus programs:     25% of Salaries, Wages and Fringe Benefits
Rate Approval:  Colleges and Universities Rate Agreement
	The Facilities and Administrative Rate (also known as Indirect Cost Rate) for Winthrop University is reviewed and approved by the US Department of Health and Human Services (US DHHS) - Cost Allocation Division, the Federal cognizant agency for Winthrop University.
	This rate should be used in all grant applications, both Federal and Non-Federal,  submitted by the University, unless the program guidelines specifically state a rate less than Winthrop's Facilities and Administrative Rate or prohibit the recovery of administrative overhead costs. Any variance from the application of this rate must be approved by the Director, Winthrop Office of Sponsored Programs and Research.