Why credits?
They turn a food budget into meal-plan funds, not open-ended card spending.
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Most everyday meals cost about 1 credit. Unused credits roll over until graduation.
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100 credits
Price per credit$9.62+ tax
Total$962.11+ 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 VCU 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
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“I love how convenient elevate is! It’s a much better value than the school dining plan and the food is so much better! I would highly recommend to anyone considering.”
Allison Chan
Verified VCU customer
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“Elevate is a great option for students. The food is WAY better then all options offered by my school and for a much better deal.”
Mia Kasper
Verified VCU customer
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“I am so thankful I switched from my campus dining plan over to Elevate meal plan. The value, taste, and ease of ordering at delicious restaurants around Richmond is a phenomenal experience. Thank you Elevate!”
Samantha Alto
Verified VCU 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 VCU 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
VCU - Fall semester
100 credits$1,100.00
Use periodUntil graduation
Refundable within100 days
Total$1,100.00
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