F&A Rate | Controller's Office

Per the rate agreement between UCCS and DHHS, the current F&A rate is 49% for on-campus projects and 17% for off-campus projects. The effective period for this rate is 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2028. A copy of our current rate agreement may be downloaded here.

For copies of previous rate agreements, please contact the Controller's Office at acctfinc@uccs.edu.

UCCS Policy 900-002, Facilities and Administrative Rate Reduction Waiver, can be found on the VCAF Policy website here.

F&A costs that are recovered are then redistributed back to campus to provide further infrastructure for continued contract and grant activity. The Budget and Planning group manages the distribution on an annual basis.

The Controller's Office determines the Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) for the data year. The MTDC represents the base of total costs for the campus. The total indirect costs for the campus are then calculated. A calculation of what percentage of MTDC is associated with indirect costs. Once a rate proposal has been developed, the proposal is reviewed by UCCS Financial Leadership and the Department of Health and Human Services. Negotiation is conducted between UCCS and DHHS.

Generally, the F&A rate is reviewed and redeveloped every three years. However, extensions may be granted if both the university and DHHS come to the consensus that the existing rates are still applicable upon review of the university's expenses in a given fiscal year.

UCCS F&A Rate Agreement FY25-FY28

UCCS Policy 900-002, Facilities and Administrative Rate Reduction and Waivers

UCCS Office of Sponsored Programs Handbook

Uniform Guidance

OMB Circular A-21