Mileage and Per Diem Rates

Mileage and Per Diem Rates

Mileage Reimbursement

The University will reimburse up to the IRS rate. However, it is up to the department to approve the reimbursement at this rate. Some departments choose to set a lower rate to comply with budget restrictions. If you are reimbursed with the mileage rate, you will not be reimbursed for actual transportation expenses like fuel.

Calendar Year 2023 Mileage Rate:

  • Jan 1 - Dec 31 2023 Mileage Rate is 65.5 cents per mile.

Per Diem

Use the following link (US GSA) for the most current Per Diem rates allowed by US city.

https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

  • Click on the state you are traveling to.
  • Scroll down to or click on Meal and Incidental (M&IE) Rates link.
  • Search for your city destination. If the city is not listed, use Standard Rate which is listed among the cities, in alphabetical order.

Please do not use daily lodging rates.  Per Diem is for meals and incidentals only.