<p>I thought that Flex dollars and points were the same thing. I think I am confused. Do I have to put additional money on the ID card (flex dollars) for spending? For some reason I thought that the points on the meal card were the same as the Flex. Someone, please clear this up for me!! Thanks!!</p>
<p>I’ll try to explain based on my understanding.</p>
<p>Points are part of the meal plan. Students can use them at the food counters in Trabant & Perkins, and at the dormitory mini-markets.</p>
<p>Flex is like a campus debit card program. It can be used for food, laundry, parking, copiers, etc.</p>
<p>[Flex</a> FAQ](<a href=“http://www.udel.edu/ud1flex/FAQ.html]Flex”>University of Delaware: Flex)</p>
<p>I added some flex funds on my daughter’s account strictly for doing laundry since it was easier than scrounging for coins.</p>
<p>In addition, unlike dining points, Flex Account dollars do not expire at the end of a semester.You can carry them over or even apply them to tuition/fees for the next semester. Flex dollars can be used to purchase anything on campus, not just food items. They cannot be used, however, at off-campus stores or restaurants.</p>
<p>Thank you. I get it now!</p>