Budgeting Your Dollars (2008-09)
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Meal Plan Budget
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Week
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Ultimate
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Premium
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Preferred
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Basic
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$ Left in Plan
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$ Left in Plan
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$ Left in Plan
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$ Left in Plan
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1
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1023
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759
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539
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165
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2
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930
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690
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490
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150
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3
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837
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621
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441
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135
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4
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744
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552
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392
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120
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5
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651
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483
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343
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105
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6
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558
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414
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294
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90
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7
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465
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345
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245
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75
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8
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372
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276
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196
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60
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9
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279
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207
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147
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45
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10
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186
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138
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98
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30
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11
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93
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69
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49
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15
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The meal plan provided by University Housing and Dining Services can be compared to a grocery budget. If used wisely, the meal plan will provide enough credit to last an entire term.
This budget grid is intended to be used as a budgeting tool only. (It is not a guarantee of any refund due to you if you cancel during the term.) By the beginning of a given week, you would want to have around the dollar value (corresponding to your meal plan) remaining on your ID card if you want the dining balance to last the entire term.
For example, if you purchased the ULTIMATE Plan, you should have about $651 left on your plan at the beginning of Week 5. If you purchased the PREFERRED Plan, you should have about $343 left on your plan at the beginning of Week 5.
If you find that you have spent over your budget, you may go to the Service Center and switch to a larger dining plan. OR you may go to the ID Center or to the MYCARD web link at idcenter.oregonstate.edu and add money to your OSU CARD CASH plan. Payment can be made with cash, check, VISA, or MasterCard.
If you find you are under budget, you may go to the Service Center and switch to a lower dining plan.
A 10% discount is given with the Ultimate, Premium, Preferred, and Basic dining plans when food is purchased at any UHDS Restaurant. (Arnold Center, Markeplace West, McNary Central, and Bing's Cafe).