So I’ve been reading that in some schools like NYU meal plan money is not included in the room and board, and one school I applied to had $3k for board but they apparently don’t have a meal plan yet.
Which is really weird because I thought board was the meal plan. I’m so confused now.
Does anyone know what’s the meal plan costs situation at suny new paltz? I’m already at the maximum budget and my parents won’t be able to pay much more.
I would just say that your best bet is to call; I’m going to say that it is probably included but do call
Yes the meal plan is included in the total room and board costs, they break it down for you as semester room rent and meal plan on the bill. For the first year, or at least the first semester, you are required to have the unlimited meals plan at Hasbrouck (the dining hall) with a small amount of dining dollars or hawk dollars or whatever they’re called to be used in other on campus eateries. My D tells me that most students opt out of that plan as soon as possible and switch to a less restrictive plan that allows you to eat at more places on campus using your meal plan dollars. You would have to call them to get the details as I’m not exactly sure how it works, I just sign the check.
I think every dorm has a slightly different price. The newer ones cost more.