Clarifications for Business Meal Reimbursement Policy


Financial Services and Operations (FSO) would like to provide additional clarity on the revised University Administrative Policy 2.03 Reimbursement of Business Meals.

Student organizations/groups are defined as:

  • Registered student organizations (including learning centers)
  • Enterprise teams
  • Senior Design teams

When students are traveling with staff/faculty:

  • Business meals paid for by the faculty/staff are reimbursable.
  • Examples of students traveling with staff/faculty (outside of orgs/groups) include research projects and study abroad activities.

When students are traveling without staff/faculty:

  • Students may claim per diem.

This policy can be found on the University Policy Office website. If you have questions about the policy, contact Financial Services and Operations at 906-487-2373 or travel@mtu.edu.

FSO appreciates your assistance and would like to thank you for adhering to our institutional policies and guidelines.