DORM MEAL PLAN
What is the cost of the meal plan?
The cost of the Dorm Meal Plan is $1,425 per semester, which provides two meals per day for most students.
What if I don’t need the full $1,425 per semester?
Students who cannot use up the balance in the Declining Balance Meal Plan may receive a refund at the end of the semester of up to $200.
What if I need more than the $1,425 during the semester?
If your Meal Plan balance runs low during the semester you may add funds to the meal plan in $100 increments at the Office of Dining Services.
What if I lose my ID card?
If you lose your ID card, please contact the Office of Dining Services immediately to report it lost. Dining Services can place a hold on your card so no one else can use it. Students on a meal plan may purchase a temporary ID card worth $25. A 42 dollar fee will be deducted from your meal plan for this service. This service is available from the Office of Dining Services during regular office hours.
If I am 22 or older or not living in the residence halls,
do I have other options besides the Dorm Meal Plan?
Students over the age of 22 who are not receiving the Andrews University tuition assistance rate, or are not living in the residence halls may open a Cafe Account. There is no Dining Services operations fee for this account, and it does not entitle the student to a discount off of meal prices.
DORM MEAL PLAN EXTENSION
What is the Meal Plan Extension?
The Meal Plan Extension is an account extension for the Dorm Meal Plan. If your balance gets below $100, and you want to add additional funds to the meal plan, you can go to the Office of Dining Services in the Campus Center. Additional funds can only be added in $100 increments each time your balance goes below $100. You will still receive the 40% discount after the meal plan extension.
What should I do if my meal plan balance runs low?
Go to the Office of Dining Services in the Campus Center during the regular office hours. Add increments of $100 to your Meal Plan and the amount will be charged to your student statement. If you cannot use all of the extension, it will be credited back to your statement at the end of the semester.
*Please note: You do not need to contact your Financial Advisor to add an extension to your meal plan.
CAFE ACCOUNT
Who can open a Cafe Account?
Students over the age of 22 who do not receive the Andrews University tuition assistance residence hall rate or are not living in the residence halls may open a cafe account.
How do I open a Cafe Account?
You may open a Cafe Account through Registration Central or you can go to the Office of Dining Services. Cash, check or credit card are all accepted forms of payment.
How much does a Cafe Account cost?
We ask that you open your Cafe Account with a minimum of $50. Money may be added to an existing Cafe Account in any amount of $10 or more.
How do I add money to my account?
You may add money with cash, check or credit card at the Dining Services office anytime during regular office hours, or you may talk with your student financial advisor and request an email be sent to the Dining Services to charge your statement for the increase.
Is my Cafe Account refundable?
You may request a full refund for the balance on your Cafe Account at any time. Your balance will be refunded in the manner in which it was paid for.
What are the advantages of the Cafe Account?
Having a Cafe Account eliminates the need to carry cash, plus you will save 6% on every purchase as you do not pay tax when you use your Cafe Account. You may use your Cafe Account for purchases at the Terrace Cafe, Gazebo and vending machines.
What if I lost my ID card?
If you lose your ID card, please contact the Office of Dining Services immediately to report it lost. Dining Services can place a hold on your card so no one else can use it. You will need to pay for any purchases with cash, check or credit card until you find or replace your ID card. If you replace your ID card, any remaining balance will automatically transfer to the new card.
What happens to my Cafe Account at the end of the semester?
Your Cafe Account will stay open for both the fall and spring semesters. Cafe Account refunds will be on student statements after the end of the spring semester for both fall and spring semester Cafe Accounts and after August 14 for summer Cafe Accounts.
