All costs gained for the same purpose in like circumstances must be treated as either direct or indirect costs. Direct costs are those costs specified or directly assigned to a sponsored project, instructional activity, or institutional activity. Indirect costs are those that are cannot be matched to a sponsored project, instructional activity, or institutional activity.

UAB may pay an employee's license fee provided that certain conditions are met. If the required conditions are not met, then the cost of the license (or license renewal) must be treated as a personal expense.

This policy defines capital equipment for the hospital. The item must have an individual cost of $2000 or more and have a useful life of one or more years, provided sufficient individuality and size exists to make control feasible. Major computer software is inventoried when its cost is $5000 or greater.

UAB employees and trainees are required to participate in payroll direct deposit. An employee's pay is deposited directly into his or her bank account on each pay day.

It is against UAB policy for employees to receive special benefits as a result of making travel reservations, arrangements for functions at UAB, or for making purchasing decisions. This policy describes the type of purchases that are considered UAB gifts and those that are of a personal nature, which cannot be reimbursed by the university.

This policy details the requirements for conducting business and maintaining inventory in the UAB Surplus Warehouse.

This policy lists the definition of capital equipment, the procedures for capitalizing specific equipment, and the procedures for expenditure charges.

This policy details the restrictions and limitations of the Institutional Refund Policy for students withdrawing from classes.

Certain situations require the need for professional and consultant services (independent contractors). This policy outlines the definition of these services, the minimum amount needed to establish a written contract, and the procedures to be followed in managing such services.

This policy outlines eligibility for the Student Fica Exemption. All individuals who fall under the exemption must meet the criteria of a credit-hour enrollment test.