Meal expenses will be governed by the following limits, tip included: Standard rate $50 per day High cost metropolitan area $70 per day
For extraordinary circumstances, approval must be obtained from the appropriate Vice President and the college President to exceed these limitations.
High cost metropolitan areas will include the following: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC.
Receipts will be required for all meals over $10.00. There will be no allowance for meals already included in registration fees, nor will there be allowance for alcohol of any type.
If the traveler wishes to use a rental car in lieu of taxis and other mass transit, a written advance justification must be obtained from a Vice President for approval.