Cougar Bucks

Cougar Bucks vs.
Meal Plan Dollars

They’re two different balances on your SIUE Cougar Card. Cougar Bucks can be used at participating off-campus businesses. Meal-plan dollars cannot.

Where Cougar Bucks are accepted

Cougar Bucks Accepted

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

Accepted for eligible in-person purchases at 4 Club Centre Ct Ste E, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

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Cougar Bucks Accepted

Clubhouse Lounge + Kitchen

Accepted for eligible in-person purchases in Edwardsville.

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Before you order

  1. 1Make sure you have Cougar Bucks, not just meal-plan dollars.
  2. 2Check your balance in SIUE GET/Blackboard.
  3. 3If you're unsure, bring another payment method.

Side by side

Cougar Bucks

What it is
Optional funds you add to your Cougar Card
Where it works
On campus and at participating off-campus businesses
At Joe's and Clubhouse
Works for eligible in-person purchases

Meal Plan Dollars

What it is
A separate University meal-plan balance
Where it works
SIUE dining locations
At Joe's and Clubhouse
Does not work

Official SIUE pages

SIUE handles balances, program rules and the current off-campus list.

SIUE Cougar Card Service Center

Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Office
Rendleman Hall, Room 1309

FAQ

Cougar Bucks questions

What's the difference between Cougar Bucks and meal-plan dollars?
They're two different balances on the same Cougar Card. Cougar Bucks can be spent on campus and at participating off-campus businesses. Meal-plan dollars are for SIUE dining locations only.
Do all SIUE students have Cougar Bucks?
No. Cougar Bucks are optional funds you or your family add to the card. Some students only have meal-plan dollars.
Where can I use Cougar Bucks near campus?
Joe's Pizza & Pasta in Edwardsville and Clubhouse Lounge + Kitchen in Edwardsville both accept Cougar Bucks for eligible in-person purchases. SIUE publishes the full off-campus list.
How do I check my Cougar Bucks balance?
Check it in SIUE's GET/Blackboard card tools or through SIUE's Manage Your Card page. Balances and adding funds are handled by SIUE.
Is the student discount the same as Cougar Bucks?
No. Cougar Bucks are a payment method run by SIUE. The 10% student discount uses code SIUE on online orders and needs a valid SIUE student ID.

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