
Meal Plan Comparison
LionCash+
Recommended option for off-campus students who like to eat on campus and want the ability to use the plan at participating off-campus restaurants.
- Flexibility to use at any on-campus dining location, as well as many off-campus businesses
- Discounts at select on- and off-campus locations
- Convenience of cash-free purchasing with the Penn State id+ Card
Commuter Meal Plan
Recommended option for off-campus students who like to eat on campus, but need to charge the plan to the Bursar account. Purchase the fall plan before Septembr 30 and the spring plan before February 28.
- Flexibility to use at any on-campus dining location
- Discounts at select on-campus dining locations
- Convenience of cash-free purchasing with the Penn State id+ Card
- Ability to charge the Bursar account
Meal Plan Comparison Chart
Question | LionCash+ | Commuter Meal Plan |
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Is there a base cost? | No | No |
Where are the meal plan costs? | Based on amount deposited | Level 1: $500 Level 2: $1,000 |
What are the spendable dining dollars? | 100% of amount deposited | Level 1: $500 Level 2: $1,000 |
How many prepared meals will the plan buy in the dining center? *Approximation is based on the average cost of lunch and dinner. |
$500 deposit: 3 meals/week $1,000 deposit: 6 meals/week* |
Level 1: 3 meals/week Level 2: 6 meals/week* |
Where can the meal plan be used? | On-campus dining locations Off-campus businesses |
On-campus dining locations |
Is there a discount on purchases? | Yes
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Yes
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Can additional funds be added to the meal plan throughout the semester if needed? | Yes | No |
Do leftover funds carry over? | Yes | Leftover funds at the end of the fall semester will carry over to the spring; however, leftover funds at the end of the spring semester are forfeited |
Can the meal plan be charged to the Bursar account? | No | Yes |
When can the meal plan be purchased? | Year Round |
For Fall 2017: By September 30, 2017 |
Who is eligible to purchase the plan? | Any Penn State student | Enrolled off-campus students |
How do I purchase the plan? | www.idcard.psu.edu | www.eliving.psu.edu |
Can the meal plan be cancelled or refunded? | Yes (Upon graduation or withdrawal from the University; or at the end of the spring semester) |
Only students who officially withdraw from the University |