Forms and policies
(For travel information, please see: Purchasing website)
Honorarium and Expense Form for Non-University Personnel & OPERS Independent Contractor-Worker Acknowledgment: Please refer to the Accounts Payable website.
Payments of Stipends or Non-Financial Aid to Students Form
University rules and policies for business-related expenses
University of Akron Travel Policy Manual
University of Akron P-Card Manual
Allowable Entertainment and Other Discretionary Expenses
Honorarium information
Payment Procedures for Short Term International Visitors Honorariums and Travel
Other locations eligible for higher or lower standard meal allowance
Alaska, Hawaii and US Territories - From the Defense Travel Management Office website, choose the "OUTSIDE CONUS, Non-Foreign Overseas" area and exclude military installations. Your total allowance will be the "Local Meals" column AND "Local Incidental" column added together.
International Country listing - From the U.S. Department of State website, use the "M & IE Rate" Column
General Services Administration (GSA) lodging rates - Select Per Diem Rates and then search by city and state.
Calendar 2026 Rates
| Mileage Rate | 70¢/mile |
| Standard Per Diem Meal Rate | $68/day |
| Moving mileage rate | 21¢/mile |
| Listing of all state per diem rates | Excel |
Calendar 2025 Rates
| Mileage Rate | 70¢/mile |
| Standard Per Diem Meal Rate | $68/day |
| Moving mileage rate | 21¢/mile |
| Listing of all state per diem rates | Excel |