<p>You put money on a card, that is the cost is deducted as you purchase meal. by putting 1,500 or 1,800 on the card on a certain time you may get some "bonus bucks’ The freshman dorm Flannery Oconnor has a full kitchen available for use. there are also spots that have micro waves around the common area’s. </p>
<p>As a freshman, my D spent less than $1,500 but she also made alot of food on her own
by making sandwiches / soups / microwave pasta’s etc. </p>
<p>This year as a sophmore, she started with 1,800 when she started summer classes and she said she “has lots left” as she mostly cooks for herself now… she will go out every once in awhile with her friends and use her card… Some local establishments take the Evergreen. The fact that you don’t have to plunk down thousands for a meal plan that “goes away” at the end of term is great… You can plan what you want to spend and being close to home, I am sure mom and dad will get groceries to you if you need them.
There is Royal Farms store at the other side of campus from where the freshman dorms are but you could get a shuttle… it is not to far from Primo’s. </p>
<p>Have you inquired about STEM scholarships? You may qualify.</p>