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.
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100 credits
Price per credit$10.24+ tax
Rolls over until graduation
100-day money-back guaranteeRefund any unused credits within 100 days
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.
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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
★★★★★
“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
Try Elevate for 100 days.
Refund any unused credits within 100 days. And whatever you keep rolls over until graduation.
529 plan friendly
Pay with a 529 plan.
Many Rutgers families fund Elevate with a 529 education savings plan. We'll provide an itemized receipt suitable for 529 reimbursement after purchase.
- Receipt provided for 529 plan administrator
- Qualifies as a board-equivalent food expense at most schools
- We can accept checks; email hello@elevatemealplan.com if you'd like to pay that way
Confirm with your 529 plan administrator that off-campus dining qualifies under your specific plan's rules.
Itemized receipt
529 readyElevate Meal Plan
Rutgers - Fall semester
100 credits$1,100.00
Use periodUntil graduation
Refundable within100 days
Total$1,100.00
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