What is a Living Allowance?

Living Allowance: A department may issue a Living Allowance to defray costs that a non-UW Foreign National may incur while in Seattle for UW Business. Living Allowances will be submitted through the Miscellaneous Payment module. 

Restrictions:  

  • Limited to the GSA meal per diem rate for actual dates of stay in Seattle
  • Payment will not be released until all required foreign national documentation is attached to the expense report
  • May not be used to defray expenses for others

Time Limitations:

  • Allowance may not exceed 30 days at a time
  • WT/B2 visa types limited to 9 days reimbursement every 6 months