Hey, y'all! I'm a junior trying to figure out the prospective cost of attending school, especially including meal plans. The UCLA website is a bit confusing. Can anyone explain UCLA's meal plan rates? Is there a large variance between the options available?
Sure, I'd be happy to explain the meal plans available at UCLA. You essentially have four main options, each differing in cost and number of meals per week.
1. Regular: This offers 11 meals per week. This plan is suitable for those who may not eat breakfast daily and might be out on the weekends for meals.
2. Flex: This gives you 14 meals per week. It works well for students who often eat out on weekends but generally eat on campus during the week.
3. Premiere: This is aimed at students who'd like to eat most of their meals on campus, providing 19 meals per week.
4. Ultimate: This plan gives you 19 meals a week plus $200 in "BruinCard Easy Pay dollars" per quarter to spend on additional meals or at certain off-campus locations.
The difference in cost between these plans can be significant. The Regular plan is the cheapest, followed by the Flex, then the Premiere, and the Ultimate is the most expensive. Each plan also offers some flexibility with meals - you can use them at any time during the week and they do not roll over to the next week. So a bit of careful planning and estimation of your eating habits can help you choose the most cost-effective plan. I hope this helps!
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