Off-Campus Student Food/Commuter Meal Plan

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tulane University
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<p>My D will be a junior this fall and living off campus. I'm trying to get a better understanding of the Commuter Meal Plan and why you would do it. I understand the convenience of having Wavebuck$ available while on campus, but it doesn't seem like a good deal. On the dining site it says $825 per year gets you $600 Wavebuck$ and $25 Nola Dollars. If its dollar for dollar, why would you do this plan? </p>

<p>Also, for budgeting purposes, anyone have an idea of what to budget per month for food from local foodstores, etc?</p>

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<p>I think the commuter plan also includes discounted meals at Bruff, which I suppose if your child likes Bruff adds value.</p>

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<p>Yeah you’re right but it’s only $2 off there. I just don’t really understand why you wouldn’t just put the $825 on Tulane debit. IMO that’s a lot of visits to Bruff to make that option worthwhile… Not sure how many juniors are clamoring to go to Bruff. Lol</p>