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
- 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 , use the "M & IE Rate" Column
- 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 |