Faculty Handbook

Program leader housing

It is advised you keep your personal housing and M&IE funds separate from the program funds. 

Due to fraud losses, some U.S. banks will no longer accept or process ATM and debit card transactions outside of the United States.  Contact your bank to ensure you will have access to your personal funds.

Lodging expenses are reimbursed according to your actual expense and cannot exceed the most current U.S. Department of State rates. The current rate is available at www.state.gov/m/a/als/prdm/.  These expenses can only be reimbursed for the actual amount up to the U.S. Department of State rate and are determined by the rate when you were abroad, not by the rate when your worksheet was developed.  If your housing costs are based on a “per person” rate, you will be reimbursed for only one person.

IMPORTANT: For audit purposes you are required to have an original detailed receipt to substantiate your housing expenses.
Although the Office of Study Abroad may, at some sites, be able to suggest possible options for your housing, we cannot be responsible for arranging or negotiating your international accommodations.

OSA can cover the cost of housing deposits any time prior to departure. You are encouraged to book your housing as early as possible to guarantee lower deposit and housing costs.  If, in order to secure housing at a favorable rate, or a preferred location, you need a deposit paid early, contact your OSA coordinator for payment arrangements.