GovState Meal Plan
A convenient and flexible Meal Plan program that makes it easy for all GovState students to purchase food and beverages on the GovState campus is now available.
The GovState Meal Plan is accepted at:
- Jaguar Dining Café
- Prairie Place C-Store
Choose the Plan that works for you:
GOLD PLAN - $2000/semester: Designed for students who desire premium dining freedom and convenience. Our most comprehensive plan offers maximum flexibility with ample funds for daily meals, specialty beverages, and campus dining experiences. Ideal for students with active schedules who rely on on-campus dining for most of their nutritional needs. The Gold Plan ensures you'll never worry about your dining options throughout the semester. Averages out to approximately $133/week each semester for food/beverage purchases.
SILVER PLAN - $1500/semester: Designed for students who value dining variety and convenience. This comprehensive plan offers substantial dining power for frequent campus meals, coffee breaks, c-store purchases, and social dining experiences. Perfect for students who plan to enjoy most meals on campus but occasionally cook or dine elsewhere. Averages out to approximately $100/week each semester for food/beverage purchases.
BRONZE PLAN - $1000/semester: Designed for resident students seeking essential dining flexibility. This enhanced plan provides regular access to campus dining options with enough value for several meals per week plus beverages and snacks. Averages approximately $67/week each semester for food/beverage purchases. Averages approximately $67/week each semester for food/beverage purchases.
JAGUAR FLEX PLAN - $500/semester: Specially designed for COMMUTER STUDENTS ONLY who want to stay fueled between classes while on campus. Averages out to approximately $33/week each semester for food/beverage purchases.
Meal plans can be used to place grocery orders via the Jaguar Dining Café. A great option to pick up those grocery essentials in addition to your dining experience. See the Food Service Director or dining café cashier for how to place a grocery order for selected items.
How does it work?
STEP 1: Review the 2025-2026 Terms & Conditions. NOTE: STUDENTS WHO CONTRACT FOR A MEAL PLAN ARE CONTRACTING FOR BOTH Fall 2025 AND Spring 2026 SEMESTERS.
STEP 2: Complete the online application by clicking the Apply for a Meal Plan link below
STEP 3: The Meal Plan charge for the spring semester will be placed on your student account starting in November. If you have sufficient financial aid, the cost of the meal plan will be covered by your financial aid allocation
STEP 4: Meal Plan funds are allocated to your myONECARD for use when the Govstate Meal Plan contract starts (August 22, 2025, for the fall semester).
STEP 5 : Once your Meal Plan account is funded and the semester starts, use your Meal Plan monies as you would use a debit card. Each time you purchase food and beverages the amount of your purchase is subtracted from your Meal Plan account. You can monitor your balance at any time from your myONECARD online account.
Unlike meal plan programs on many other college campuses, the GovState Meal Plan Program provides you with maximum flexibility and value:
- Use is not limited to only designated meal plans
- Not limited to a specific number of meals/weeks
- Carry-out meals are permitted
- Treat your family and friends to food/beverage in the Jaguar Dining Café or Prairie Place C-Store
- Place grocery orders for pick up (selected items) through Jaguar Dining
- Meal Plan monies not used by the end of the Fall 2025 semester will be rolled over to the Spring 2026 semester
- Meal Plan monies not used by the end of the Spring 2026 semester will be forfeited
If you have questions about the GovState Meal Plan program, please contact Auxiliary Services & University Housing, in C1330, or housing@govst.edu or 708.235.7110
Apply for a Meal Plan