Why credits?
They turn a food budget into meal-plan funds, not open-ended card spending.
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Plans at Rutgers
Most everyday meals cost about 1 credit. Unused credits roll over until graduation.
Advertised per-credit rates are for ACH/bank payment.
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100 credits
Price per credit$10.24+ tax
ACH total, tax included$1,092.00
Rolls over until graduation
100-day money-back guaranteeUnused credits are refundable for 100 days after the first order.
Credits
How Credits Work
Exact credit cost appears before checkout.
What is 1 credit?
Many everyday orders are around 1 credit; premium or multi-item orders can use more.
Why it saves
Credits unlock member deals, avoid delivery-app markups, and roll over until graduation.
Use credits at
Where can I spend my credits?
A sample of Rutgers restaurant partners. Browse the full directory and see exact credit pricing.
Student videos
Hear why students use Elevate.
UVA
I can pop in before or after class, grab my food, and go
Annika Yu
VCU
I decided to purchase Elevate because my dining hall plan is notoriously bad
Issy Denevan
UVA
There's a lot of discounts on the app
Maya Berry
Rutgers
So many great options, I use it almost daily
Anthony Ciambrone
Verified reviews
Loved by students and parents.
★★★★★4.56/ 541 reviews
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“I got Elevate as I began living in off-campus housing because it gave me access to local restaurants. I was hesitant at first but quickly realized how simple, convenient, and high quality the meal plan is. The selections are great, the process of ordering and picking up is very smooth, and the plan overall has greatly improved my off-campus experience. I recommend to anyone on or off campus in need consistent meals.”
Abby Vasquez
Verified Rutgers customer
★★★★★
“Elevate is THE BEST way to have a meal plan in college! Meals roll over so money doesn’t go to waste. And you know the food you’re getting is GOOD!”
Emily Kasten
Verified Rutgers customer
★★★★★
“Elevate is dope because I can save money on every meal and it sure does add up. I never have to worry about what I'm going to do for dinner, there's always something new to try on the app. And I never have to time how many swipes I need to use by a certain time because meals rollover!”
Ivan Loncar
Verified Rutgers customer
100-day money-back guarantee
Unused credits are refundable for 100 days after the first order. After 100 days, unused credits are no longer refundable, but they continue to roll over until graduation.
Pay for Elevate with your 529 plan.
Elevate provides Rutgers families with an itemized receipt after purchase for 529 reimbursement.
- Itemized receipt provided after purchase
- Provided for 529 reimbursement
- We can accept checks; email hello@elevatemealplan.com if you'd like to coordinate payment that way
Your 529 plan administrator determines which expenses qualify under your plan.
Itemized receipt example
Provided after purchaseElevate Meal Plan
Rutgers - Fall semester
100 credits$1,092.00
Advertised rate$10.24/credit + tax
Unused creditsRoll over until graduation
Refund window100 days after first order
ACH total, tax included$1,092.00
Advertised per-credit rates are for ACH/bank payment.
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