Per Diem & Mileage Rates
SUU Employees should refer to this information for details on current mileage and per diem reimbursement rates.
Personal Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27): $0.72/mile
Mileage to Common Destinations
Per Diem Meals
Per diem is only available for trips requiring overnight lodging. Meal reimbursements for travel that does not require overnight lodging may only be reimbursed up to the per diem amount for that meal, and must have a receipt.
Departure and arrival days qualify for 75% of the daily per diem rate regardless of the departure or arrival times
The per-diem allowance is all-inclusive. Additional expenses associated with a meal, such as sales tax, tips, etc. are considered part of the allowance. Service tips and other expenses not included on a receipt are considered incidental expenses and are included in the current per diem allowance. These amounts will not be reimbursed individually.
Discretion is given to departments to use a reduced per diem rate or require actual receipts in order to manage budgets.
FY27 Standard Meal Reimbursement Rates
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| First and Last Day of Travel | $51.00 |
| Breakfast | $16.00 |
| Lunch | $19.00 |
| Dinner | $28.00 |
| Incidentals | $5.00 |
| Total Per Day (Excluding First and Last Day of Travel) | $68.00 |
FY27 Premium Meal Reimbursement Rates
Employees traveling to specific locations qualify for the premium meal reimbursement rate.
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| First and Last Day of Travel | $60.00 |
| Breakfast | $20.00 |
| Lunch | $22.00 |
| Dinner | $33.00 |
| Incidentals | $5.00 |
| Total Per Day (Excluding First and Last Day of Travel) | $80.00 |
Locations that qualify for the premium per diem rate:
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Jose, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Denver, CO
- Washington, DC
- Miami, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Chicago, IL
- Boston, MA
- St. Louis, MO
- New York City, NY
- Cincinnati, OH
- Seattle/Tacoma WA
- Jackson, WY