FSA Terms & Conditions

All on-campus residents must select from campus resident Meal Plan options 1 through 7. First semester resident Freshman are required to maintain meal plan 1 or 2.  Seniors, residents of University Village Townhouses, Disney and Eisenhower kitchen suites and commuter students are not required to maintain a meal plan; however, they may choose any plan. Meal Plan 7 is only available to students of Junior or Senior academic standing. Meal plans are not active during recess or break periods in excess of four (4) days such as Thanksgiving week, winter recess, spring break and summer recess.

2026 - 2027 Academic Year Meal Plan Terms and Conditions

1. A meal plan contract is for the academic year. The plan selected for the fall semester is automatically billed for the spring semester unless a change or cancellation is requested prior to the start of the spring semester. Plan cancellations or reductions can be made any time before the start of the semester and during business hours of the first 5 days of classes. After the fifth-class day, only additions or increases are permitted. Resident Freshman may change from Plan 1 or 2 in their second semester. Any changes, additions or cancellations must comply with University Policy.
2. University meal plans in New York are exempt from sales tax. The following are required to meet exemption criteria:
   •    The meal plans and FREDcard are non-transferable and are for the SOLE use of the student to whom
   issued.
   •    Food and beverages are for personal consumption only.
   •    Points transactions are limited to $75.00 per day.
   •    The quantity of any one item that may be purchased at any one time is limited to four, restrictions may apply.
   •    After the fifth day of classes, changes to a lower priced plan or cancellations are not allowed.
   •    No refunds can be provided unless a student officially withdraws from Fredonia.
   •    In order to receive a points rollover from the fall
   semester, you must have an appropriate meal plan for the spring semester. Unspent points may not be used to offset the cost of your spring meal plan. Unspent points at the end of the spring semester cannot be rolled
   over to the fall semester. No rolled over points will be refunded.
3. Meals from plans 1-5 and 7 cannot be accumulated or carried over to the following week. They can be used in a one-week period starting Sunday morning, ending with Saturday night. One meal is payment to enter each time at Cranston Marche offering all-you-care-to-eat dining.
4. Up to 2 meals may be used per meal period. Meal Periods are: Breakfast Open - 11:00 a.m., Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Late night 8:00 p.m. - Close.
5. Meal plan points are pre-paid, and purchases made with points account are deducted from your balance. One point is equal to one dollar. Points prices apply for each meal in the Cranston Marche. Retail prices apply in all other dining operations. The points value of Plan #6 is the plan cost reduced by a $400 administrative fee. Additional points may be added to your account at any time at the FSA Office in Gregory Hall or online at myfredcard.com
6. Points are accepted at the C-Store. Points and 2 meal allowances of $9.00 are accepted per transaction at Willy C’s, and at the FSA Cafes and Concessions. Points and 2 meal allowances of $6.50 are accepted per transaction at Starbucks.
7. 5 Feed-a-friend complimentary guest meals are added to meal plans 1 through 7. These meals can be used only in Cranston Marche during normal business hours.
8. Accommodations for sick students can be made through their Resident Director.
9. FSA is able to meet the requirements for most medically prescribed diets. Students requiring such service should contact the Office of Disability Support Services. Medically prescribed diets do not waive the requirements of the University Meal Plan Policy.
10. 10.    It is the responsibility of the card holder to report any lost or stolen FREDcard to the FSA Office to prevent others from using your accounts. You may report a FREDcard lost or stolen in any of the following ways:
    •    Online at myfredcard.com
    •    In person at the FSA Office located on the first floor of Gregory Hall during normal business hours which are: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
    •    The first lost card will be replaced at no charge. All subsequent cards have a replacement fee of$20. This fee can be paid with the FREDFunds account. Replacement cards are available at the FSA Office.
11. Students may receive information concerning meal plans by contacting the FSA Office during regular business hours. According to FERPA law, with written permission from the student, detailed plan information may be released to parents or legal guardians.
12. In case of a refund, FSA will prorate meal plan usage and determine the remaining balance less a $10 service charge.
13. Meal Plans may be suspended based upon notification to FSA from the Fredonia Student Accounts Office. Students must contact the Student Accounts Office in regard to suspended Meal Plans.
14. Tableware or other dining service property must remain in dining service facilities. Food from Cranston Marche dining must be consumed in that facility.

2026 - 2027 Academic Year FREDFunds Terms and Conditions

1. The FREDFunds Account is a prepaid account. Purchases made with the account are deducted from your balance and are subject to NYS Sales Tax Law.
2. Cash withdrawals from this account are not allowed.
3. The FREDFunds Account plan option you select is charged to you on your University eBill and can be deferred against financial aid. The plan selected for the fall semester is automatically billed for the spring semester unless a change or cancellation is requested prior to the start of the spring semester.
4. Additional deposits may be made during normal business hours at the FSA Office, 1st Floor, Gregory Hall or online at myfredcard.com.
5. It is the responsibility of the card holder to report any lost or stolen FREDcard to the FSA Office to prevent others from using your accounts. You may report a FREDcard lost or stolen in any of the following ways:
   •    Online at myfredcard.com.
   •    In person at the FSA Office located on the first floor of Gregory Hall during normal business hours which are: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
   •    The first lost card will be replaced at no charge. All subsequent lost cards have a replacement fee of$20. This fee can be paid with the FREDFunds Account.
6. Refunds of any unused balance over $20 can be requested only at the end of the academic year, when a student officially withdraws or upon separation from Fredonia. The request must be submitted in writing to FSA. Requests can be submitted in person at the Gregory Hall office, by mail to FSA, PO Box 286, Fredonia, NY 14063 or on the FSA website fsa.fredonia.edu.
7. The Faculty Student Association refunds FREDFunds Account balances in excess $20 when the account has been dormant for more than one year as of June 1 each year, if a refund has not previously been requested.
8. FREDFunds Account Balances of $20 or less will be held in dormancy for two years. Any dormant balance remaining after two years, as of June 1, will have fees charged equivalent to the remaining balance.
9. FREDFunds accounts may be suspended based on notification to FSA from the Fredonia Student Accounts Office. Students must contact the Student Accounts Office in regard to suspended accounts.
10. Students may receive information concerning FREDFunds accounts by contacting the FSA Office during regular business hours.  According to FERPA law, with written permission from the student, detailed plan information may also be released to parents or legal guardians.

Terms and Conditions

30 days prior to event:

• Contact the FSA Catering Service.
• Based upon information provided, a catering contract will be sent to the customer for review and signature.
• Indicate the anticipated number of guests, date, time, facility needs and financial considerations.
• Select a menu from our catering choices.
• Provide the following information: group name, contact individual, phone number, billing information, NY State tax exemption certificate if applicable. (Sales tax added to the total bill unless tax exempt.)
• Confirm physical arrangement, special requests, desired alcohol service.

Seven days prior to event:

• Delivery and pickup charges may be avoided by self-service.
• Customer will submit a guaranteed number of guests.
• $20.00 minimum delivery, $10.00 minimum pickup charge.
• Delivery charges are applied to locations other than FSA food service facilities.
• Functions scheduled at times other than normal serving hours or at off-premise locations may require a surcharge.
• FSA is the sole, authorized and exclusive vendor of food service and alcoholic beverages on campus property, including the College Lodge and Alumni House. All functions with alcoholic beverages will adhere to the established The State University of New York at Fredonia Alcohol Review Committee Guidelines. Bar service is restricted to a minimum charge of $250.00 for each event. The client is responsible for paying the difference if this minimum is not met.
• FSA will prepare food and settings for 5% above the guarantee number of guests. The customer will receive a final invoice for the actual number of guests served or 100% of the guarantee number, whichever is greater.

Additional information:

• Food or beverages that are unconsumed cannot be removed from the premises.
• FSA reserves the right to cancel this Agreement for default if the customer violates any of the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to failure to return this signed Agreement by the date specified, or if the customer fails to pay the charges in accordance with the Agreement.
• Individuals not affiliated with Fredonia must pay approximately ½ of the projected total invoice amount 30 days prior to the event, and an additional ½ of their projected total invoice amount seven (7) days prior to the event. The remaining amount will be invoiced to the customer. The projected total is determined to be 95% of the final guarantee.
• Prices exclude NY State sales tax; no additional gratuity is charged.
• FSA adheres to the smoking policy of the college, which prohibits smoking in any campus building.
• FSA assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen personal articles.
• Prices subject to change, please verify current price information.
• Functions exceeding prearranged times may be surcharged.
• FSA reserves the right to cancel this Agreement when in its reasonable judgment an emergency or other condition occurs beyond its control that requires participants to vacate the premises. If such incident occurs, the FSA will refund deposits.
• We would be glad to design customized menus for your special function requirements.
• A $2.00 per person surcharge will be applied to any served meal requiring more than one entrée; not applicable to vegetarian alternatives.

Terms and Conditions

1. All applicable NYS Sales Tax laws apply when using this card.
2. Gift Cards can be purchased with any denomination. Gift Cards can be purchased during normal business hours at the University Bookstore in University Commons, the FSA Office in Gregory Hall, or online at Fredonia Bookstore.
3. FSA reserves the right to change or amend these terms and conditions as necessary.
4. In order to redeem your Fredonia Gift Card it must be presented to the cashier at the time of purchase.
5. Protect this card as though it were cash. Gift Cards are non-refundable and will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
6. Gift Cards have no value until they are activated at the time of purchase.
7. For a listing of redemption locations and to inquire on the balance of your gift card, please visit our the Fredonia Gift Card Page.
8. This Gift Card cannot be redeemed for cash.
9. The Gift Card is reusable, additional value can be added to the card by either going to the University Bookstore in University Commons or the FSA Office in Gregory Hall and telling the cashier how much you would like to add.
10. For questions about the Gift Card, please contact the Faculty Student Association