<p>Mike, I believe the $195 figure for freshmen in fraternities/sororities who don’t want a meal plan (they are also able to buy the Bama 50 meal plan). Otherwise, the only way I know to get a meal plan exemption as a freshman is to have a housing exemption. Of course, if one is coming in as an upperclassman by credits, Bama Dining may allow you to choose a smaller meal plan.</p>
<p>If your student is running out of meals during the semester, they can buy an additional 20 meals for $172. Not using a meal plan, breakfast is scheduled to be $6.30 (late night at Lakeside is usually rung up as breakfast), lunch is $9.00, and dinner is $9.29, tax included.</p>