<p>Loyola seems to employ a system where you put a certain amount of money on a card, and then each meal or food purchase is debited from the card. They don’t give a lot more information than that, and it may mean that you’re not required to buy a minimum number of meals a week – that could be good if you’re willing to eat breakfast in your room and maybe make sandwiches or something you can microwave a few times a week for another few meals. You can always call and ask them if you want more information – it isn’t an unreasonable question.</p>
<p>I’m glad you found an option you can make work financially.</p>