Candidate Travel Instruction Sheet
Typical Allowable Expenses for Candidates Interviewing
at Southeastern Louisiana University
(As Established by Louisiana State Travel Regulations)
Mileage @ 51¢ per mile Both in-state and out-of-state travel will adhere to same reimbursement rules when driving a personal vehicle.
Over 99 miles the candidate must:
- rent a vehicle from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car's State Motor Pool Rental Contract; or
- be reimbursed for 99 miles and cannot be reimbursed for mileage over 99 miles.
For out-of-state travel, when an employee elects to drive instead of flying, the candidate is limited to reimbursement of 99 miles when using a personal vehicle. The employee can request a rental car if they can demonstrate it is a lower cost than the flight.
Airfare (State Rate or Lowest Logical) Search Committee contact should advise candidate of what their maximum allowable rate is for reimbursement prior to candidate making their arrangements.
Parking (Receipt Required)
Shuttle/Taxi (Receipt Required) Allowable for transportation from Airport to Hammond and return only.
Meals (Per Diem, per allowable schedule for Hammond) $9 Breakfast, $13 Lunch, $24 Dinner
Rental Car (May be allowed under certain circumstances for in-state travel.) Please contact
your Search Committee contact to discuss what options may be available BEFORE renting a vehicle or you will be reimbursed as indicated in the mileage section above.
A Vehicle Rental Request Form and a Hold Harmless Agreement must be completed in order
to receive reimbursement.
Lodging* State Rate maximum in Hammond $77/night other rates may be available outside of the
Hammond area. (A receipt showing a $0 balance will be required for reimbursement and
should be obtained when checking out of the hotel.)
*Note: When scheduling accommodations with local hotels, you should ask if they can provide a room at the “state rate” of $77 per night. Advise them that you are traveling on official state business for Southeastern Louisiana University. If you are unable to book a room at this rate, it is advised that you contact the search committee chairperson to discuss other options. A list of local hotels, and their telephone numbers, is provided below.
| HOTEL/MOTEL | PHONE | CITY | APPROX. DISTANCEFROM CAMPUS |
| Best Western University Inn | (985) 345-0003 | Hammond | 1.9 Miles |
| The Inn | (985) 542-8555 | Hammond | 2 Miles |
| Comfort Inn | (985) 429-0120 | Hammond | 2.1 Miles |
| Super 8 Motel | (985) 429-8088 | Hammond | 2.1 Miles |
| Hampton Inn | (985) 419-2188 | Hammond | 2.2 Miles |
| Quality Inn & Conference Center | (985) 345-0556 | Hammond | 2.7 Miles |
| Motel 6 | (985) 542-9425 | Hammond | 2.7 Miles |
| Supreme Inn | (985) 345-1900 | Hammond | 2.9 Miles |
| Colonial Inn | (985) 345-2953 | Hammond | 3 Miles |
| Days Inn | (985) 419-1000 | Hammond | 3 Miles |
| Rockwood Inn & Suites | (985) 345-1980 | Hammond | 3.4 Miles |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | (985) 345-4742 | Hammond | 3.8 Miles |
| Friendly Inn | (985) 542-9939 | Hammond | 4.1 Miles |
| Microtel Inn & Suites | (985) 370-7378 | Ponchatoula | 5.7 Miles |
| Carter Plantation | (225) 294-7555 | Springfield | 9.8 Miles |