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Enrollment Management Travel Policy
Per Diem
For meal reimbursement during travel with an overnight stay, the traveler can choose either per diem at the rate of $51 per day (no receipts required) or an actual itemized reimbursement (itemized receipts required). If meals exceed $51, itemized receipts are required.
Destination Daily Limits
| Type | Lodging | Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | $209 | $51 | $260 |
| Out-of-state | $324 | $51 | $375 |
| International | $374 | $51 | $425 |
Partial day travel may be reimbursed for meal expenses up to the following per diem amounts:
| Meal | Depart from Austin | Return to Austin | Per Diem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Before 8:00 a.m. | After 8:00 a.m. | $10.00 |
| Lunch | Before 12:00 p.m. | After 12:00 p.m. | $15.00 |
| Dinner | Before 6:00 p.m. | After 6:00 p.m. | $26.00 |
Note: Staff who attend a business conference where daily meals are provided (ex. breakfast, lunch, or dinner), staff will not be reimbursed the full day per diem rate. Staff will only be reimbursed for meals not provided by the conference using the partial day per diem rates. Example: If conference provides breakfast and lunch, the staff can only be reimbursed using the dinner per diem amount
If your department uses state funds to travel, search for Per Diem rates here.GSA Reimbursement Rates only for use by UGS Staff who travel on 20 or 14 accounts:
- Search GSA Per Diem Rates
- Download Per Diem Mobile App
- If unsure which travel account is used for your department, please contact EM-Support@austin.utexas.edu