Mario2144

What is the best meal plan for a freshman, and why?

willsmom

My son gets the "Plus 16" plan, for $3000/year, and he is not a really big eater. He has only about $350 left to spend (with a month left of school). The higher the $ amount of the plan, the greater discount you get, and you don't pay sales tax. There is a questionnaire on the "meal plan" page of the web site to help you calculate your needs. You can always add additional funds to whichever plan you choose, but the $$ expires at the end of the school year.

SamK

If you have a balance at the end of the year you can get a refund, minus a penalty that approximates the savings offered by the meal plan. It's best not to have a remaining balance, but the school will not just take your money at the end of the school year.

Gator Bait 23

I'd go with the commuter plan, you can add money as you please and it never expires.