Meal and Mileage Allowances

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ TRAVEL POLICY

More thorough information is available on meals and mileage allowances.

See Travel Policy

Mileage Allowances

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ travel policy mirrors current Internal Revenue Service mileage allowance recommendations when reimbursing travelers for personal vehicle use. The allowance covers all automobile-related costs including gasoline, insurance, and maintenance. Toll charges and parking fees, when supported by receipts, are reimbursable in addition to the mileage allowance.

2025 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Mileage Allowance Rates

  • 70 cents/mile (from January 1, 2025)
  • 67 cents/mile (from January, 2024)

Meal Allowances

The actual cost of meals, including taxes and tips, while on business is reimbursable. Receipts are required if the total cost of a meal exceeds the university meal allowance. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ has chosen a standard meal allowance for all travel when receipts are not available.

  • Breakfast: $13.00
  • Lunch: $16.00
  • Dinner: $35.00

NOTE: The meal allowance is not a per diem; it assumes actual expenses have been incurred.