Here Are Some Ways for Commuter Students to Save Money While Eating on Campus
By Kim Alt

Commuter students all face a common dilemma- where to eat? Most of us have a lot of things going on and not a lot of free time. So, it is 12:15, your student is hungry, and class starts at 1:00 p.m., what are their options? Well, if your son or daughter is really organized, they might bring their own meal, but if they’re like most of us they’re debating losing a parking spot over a trip to Mickey D’s, or raiding a vending machine. Many people may know there are campus dining options including the WOW Café, Freshens Smoothie Company, Jazzman’s Café, and Marletto’s Marketplace, but what they don’t know could be costing them money. Here is a way to save some dollars while dining on campus. Students can purchase Bonus Bucks to be put on their ID cards and these bucks can be used at the dining locations on campus. When students buy these bucks, they are rewarded a bonus amount free. If a student puts $250 on a Bonus Buck account, they get a 15% bonus (an extra $37.50 in purchasing power). Plus, they are not charged sales tax.

Marletto’s Marketplace has a $6.25 all-you-care-to-eat option for students at lunch and dinner. It’s great because commuters can get a great variety of food and eat until they’re full- and then go back for dessert! This is probably one of the least known treasures on campus, and trust me it is so much more convenient than the off-campus options.

Bonus Bucks Program

$50 cost = $52.50 (Bonus of 5%)

$100 cost = $110.00 (Bonus of 10%)

$250 cost = $287.50 (Bonus of 15%)

Bonus Bucks can be used at any Campus Dining Services location. Bonus Bucks can be purchased at the Marletto's Marketplace office. Note: Cash is always accepted at all locations.

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