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TQSE FAQs
Am I eligible for a TQSE allowance?
You are eligible for a TQSE allowance if you are an employee who is authorized to transfer; and
(a) Your new official station is located within the United States; and
(b) Your old and new official stations are 50 miles or more apart (as measured by map distance) via a usually traveled surface route.
Who is not elgible for a TQSE allowance?
New appointees, employees assigned under the Government Employees Training Act (5 U.S.C. 4109), and employees returning from an overseas assignment for the purpose of separation are not eligible for a TQSE allowance.
Must my agency authorize payment of a TQSE allowance?
No, your agency determines whether it is in the Government's interest to pay TQSE.
May my immediate family occupy temporary quarters at different locations?
Yes. For example, if you must vacate your home at the old official station and report to the new official station and your family remains behind until the end of the school year, you may need to occupy temporary quarters at the new official station while your family occupies temporary quarters at the old official station.
Am I elgible for a TQSE allowance if I transfer to a foreign area?
No, you may not receive a TQSE allowance under this part when you transfer to an area outside the United States. However, you may qualify for a comparable allowance under the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas) prescribed by the Department of State.
May the period for which I am authorized to claim actual TQSE reimbursement for myself be different from that of my immediate family?
No, the eligibility period for which you are authorized to claim actual TQSE reimbursement for yourself and for each member of your immediate family must run concurrently.
Will I receive additional TQSE reimbursement if my Lump Sum amount is not adequate to cover my TQSE?
No, you will not receive additional TQSE reimbursement if the Lump Sum amount is not adequate to cover your TQSE.
May I retain any balance left over from my TQSE reimbursement if my Lump Sum amount is more than adequate?
Yes, if your Lump Sum TQSE amount is more than adequate to cover your TQSE expenses any balance belongs to you.