1. What are Flex Dollars and Munch Money?

Flex Dollars and Munch Money are prepaid cash value credits that permit students to purchase meals and other food items without having to carry cash. The credits are simply loaded into a special dining service account which is accessible by scanning the student ID card.

Flex Dollars and Munch Money may be used to purchase meals in the Ordal Dining Room at the posted guest meal rate, order delivery pizza, and purchase a la carte food items in the Viking Huddle.

2. What is the difference between Flex Dollars and Munch Money and how do each work with my dining needs?

Flex Dollars are prepaid credits that are built into six of the eight meal plans for residential students.

Munch Money is used just like Flex Dollars but is purchased separately from meal plans. In fact, Munch Money can be purchased by anyone with a student ID card, whether they have a meal plan or not. Students have the flexibility to add Munch Money to their account at any time during the academic year and they will receive an additional 15% in purchasing power; or in other words, for every $1 purchased, you will receive $1.15 in food credits. Parents can even add Munch Money to their student's dining services account by contacting the Dining Services' Meal Plan Office at 605-274-4800.

Flex Dollars do not carry over from fall to spring semester because they are a part of the residential meal plan for a particular academic term.

Munch Money balances can be carried over from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year or the cash value will be forfeited.

3. What is a "Block" meal plan?

Block plans provide the convenience of a pre-determined number of meals for the entire semester. Some students worry about missed meals during the week if they are on a "Traditional" plan - no need to worry with a block plan because the number of meals in the plan are "blocked" for the entire semester. This plan also has the added flexibility of permitting friends, family, anyone...to dine on your block meal plan.

4. What happens to my unused meals at the end of the semester if I am on a block plan?

Unused meals at the end of the fall semester can be added to the spring semester plan or the meals can be converted to Munch Money. Unused meals at the end of the spring semester (end of the academic year) are forfeited.

5. What is a "Traditional" meal plan?

Traditional meal plans are set up to give students a predetermined number of meals each week that classes are in session. Five plans are available; 19, 14, 9, 7, and 5 meals per week. The cost for meals with traditional plans are less than block plans because students may miss some of the weekly meals on their plan. Four of the five traditional plans have Flex Dollars built in, and students who would like even more flexibility for purchases in the Huddle and for ordering a pizza from Domino's may purchase additional Munch Money at a 15% discount.

Flex Dollars that are part of the traditional meal plans must be used by the end of the semester or they will be forfeited. Remember, Munch Money balances can carry over from fall to spring semester.

6. What can I do if I find that I need to eat more meals a week than my meal plan permits?

If you find yourself consistently low on weekly meals, you can add additional meals for only $2.00 each.

7. What is a "transfer meal?"

Meal plan participants who have verified conflicts (such as classes, co-curricular activities and employment) during the hours that the Ordal Dining Room is open can transfer their dining room meal downstairs to the Viking Huddle. Each meal transfer is worth $3.50 on a single purchase in the Huddle.

8. All of the information about meal plans describe the dining services program by the semester. How do the meal plans work during the Interim (January term)?

Fall and spring semester meal plans cover the Interim. Specifically, the fall semester plan provides meals through the first half of January and for students enrolled during the spring semester, your spring plan will cover meals during the second half of January. Please note that for students enrolled only during the fall or spring semester, meal plans are limited to the semester of actual enrollment.

9. Tell me how the pizza delivery program works with my meal plan?

Students who have either purchased a meal plan with Flex Dollars or have Munch Money in their dining account may order pizza from Domino's Pizza. Special prices for Augustana students are deducted from Flex Dollar or Munch Money accounts when the pizza is delivered.

Pizza delivery comes from the Domino’s Pizza store closest to the campus (1001 S. Minnesota Ave.) so pizza delivery must be limited to the area within the local neighborhood surrounding the campus.

Pizza delivery using Flex Dollars and Munch Money is available during the following days and times of the week when classes are in session:

Monday - Thursday................................11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Friday - Saturday...................................11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday...................................................11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

10. I have a need for special dietary accommodations. How do I go about making arrangements with my meal plan?

Our dining services staff will provide special diet meals for students with medical, religious or cultural requirements. Prescribed diet requirements must be documented in writing by a doctor or other nutritional professional.