Step 01
Buy a credit pack
Elevate provides an itemized receipt after purchase for 529 reimbursement.
One meal plan. 17 New Brunswick restaurants.
Elevate is the off-campus meal plan for Rutgers students. Prepay credits, order from local restaurants in the app, and keep unused credits until graduation.
- Good until graduation
- No delivery markups
- Unused credits are refundable for 100 days after the first order.
- Order ahead in the app
What credits buy
What a credit gets you.
Most everyday orders are around 1-1.5 credits, and the app shows the exact credit cost before checkout.
Everyday order range
1-1.5 credits
Plans from
$10.06/credit + tax
100-credit pack
~65-100 orders
Advertised per-credit rates are for ACH/bank payment.
1.11 creditsBubbakoo's Burritos
Carnitas Burrito
0.88 creditsCampus Deli
Fat Alfredo
1.17 creditsFritz's
Superfood Salad w/ Feta Cheese
Current examples from partner menus. Availability and credit costs can change.
Browse Rutgers RestaurantsFeatured at Rutgers
Skip the line at your favorite New Brunswick spots.
Orders placed by Elevate students
2M
New Brunswick restaurants on the plan
17
When unused credits expire
Graduation
Days after first order to refund unused credits
100
What families say
Reviews from students and parents.
4.56/5
Read 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
100-day money-back guarantee
Refund unused credits for 100 days after your first order.
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.
Dining hall comparison
Elevate vs. Rutgers dining halls
A researched, cited breakdown of price, hours, food quality, rollover rules, and when a campus meal plan still makes sense.
Includes current Elevate pricing and 17 New Brunswick restaurant partners.
How it works
Purchase credits today, use them until you graduate.
Step 02
Order in the app
Pickup or delivery from any partner restaurant. Order ahead so it's ready when you walk in.
Step 03
Save with member deals
Weekly specials only Elevate members see. Free sides, BOGOs, and rotating restaurant promos.
Step 04
Roll credits forward
Unused credits carry over semester to semester and don't expire until graduation.
Near campus
17 restaurants
This semester
$40.33 saved
11:35
Good morning
$40.33 saved
270 min saved
Pickup
Delivery
Kenny's Cafe
Restaurant
4.97·0.1 mi
Knights Express
Restaurant
4.88·0.2 mi
Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe
Restaurant
4.87·0.3 mi
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King of Gyro
Restaurant
4.86·0.4 mi
Home
Orders
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Account
Manage your credits from our app
Every New Brunswick partner, a few taps from ordered.
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery, on your schedule
- Track your credit balance and order history in real time
- See member-only deals and discounts at partner spots
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.
Common questions
Answers for students and parents.
Still have questions?
We typically reply within a few hours during the school year.
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17 New Brunswick restaurants. One meal plan.
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.
Credits roll over · No delivery markups · Unused credits are refundable for 100 days after the first order.