1. finance
2. personal finance
3. lending
4. credit cards

August 1, 2014
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)! As your student embarks on some of the most
exciting and important years of their young life, there are many factors that will make the experience that
much greater. Part of that experience is a UTSC TCard Plus Meal Plan. We would like you to consider the
purchase of a TCard Plus Meal Plan, which not only saves money, but also provides many benefits. Some
of which include:
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All meal purchases are tax-free. This will help your student save 13% on all campus meal purchases.
Merchants located in the main cafeteria (H-Wing Marketplace) are offering an additional 5% off to
meal plan users, which results into a total savings of 18% only for meal plan users!
The meal plan works like a debit card, which provides your student with the flexibility and security
of not having to carry cash on campus.
The meal plan does not expire. Any unused money is refundable and can also be carried over.
The meal plan can only be used for food and is reloadable – if they run out, you can re-load it.
Please visit our website for complete terms and conditions utsc.utoronto.ca/tcardplus.
WHAT IS TCARD PLUS?
Each student has or will soon receive a TCard - their official University of Toronto ID card. The TCard Plus
program allows students to use their TCard to pay for food, printing, copying, purchases at the UTSC
Bookstore (including textbooks), purchases at vending machines, purchases at departments and more. Once
funds are loaded up to their account, students simply swipe their TCard at participating merchants and
departments to purchase items/services. They can view all their transactions online and if they lose their
card, the funds are safe once they deactivate their card. Any remaining balance will be transferred to their
replacement card.
WHY BUY?
Parents of undergraduate students have overwhelmingly indicated their preference of providing their
students with a meal plan which provides the student with more time to focus on their studies, experience
university life, manage their academic deadlines, and spend less time trying to buy groceries and cook
between classes and exams. Furthermore, students themselves have indicated that meal plans are more
convenient as they do not have time to return to their residences during classes to cook, which often results
in students skipping their meals or having a poor diet. (Most of all, students love the fact that there are no
dishes to clean)!! By signing up for a meal plan students will enjoy:
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Tim Hortons and Starbucks
Lettuce Eat – offers a wide variety of daily freshly cut salads
Spring Rolls – offers a creative menu spanning from Thai to Chinese to Vietnamese cuisine
Bhoj Indian Cuisine – offers a different vegetarian and meat curry daily, served with rice or naan
KFC, Subway, Pizza Pizza, Hero Burger and Booster Juice
Tortilla, Burritto, Taco - fun, creative and fresh menu items everyday
La Prep Café and Treats Café
Bento Nouveau Sushi – fresh sushi every day with a rotating menu that changes regularly
Fresh Med Grill – enjoy a delicious falafel, shawarma, or kebab
 Spice – rotating menu of home cooked and ethnic meals made fresh daily by the chef
 Bene Pasta – vegetarian or meat pasta cooked to order
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS AND TBUCKS
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There are three different tax-free meal plans to choose from depending on the appetite of the student
and whether or not they will be returning home on weekends (please consult the attached brochure
for meal plan details)
You will notice that each plan includes a separate account called TBucks. TBucks can also be used
at all food merchants; however there are no tax-savings associated with TBucks. In addition, TBucks
can be used to purchase items from vending machines, participating departments, at the UTSC
convenience store and at the Bookstore for purchasing textbooks, supplies and clothing. Most
importantly, TBucks are used as the only method of payment for copying and printing at the
campus.
SPECIAL RESIDENCE PROMOTION
Between now and August 25, 2014 - purchase any Meal Plan and load an additional
$300 in TBucks for textbook purchases at the UTSC Bookstore and you will receive:
1. U of T Scarborough T-Shirt for Parent/Guardian*
2. Student will be entered into a draw to win one Beats by Dre Headphones
READY TO PURCHASE?
Are you ready to purchase a Meal Plan or just want to deposit some TBucks? Give us a call at 416-208-2946
or email us at [email protected] and we will walk you through the purchase process. We will also
be present at Residence Move in Day on August 25, 2014 for you to purchase a Meal Plan or deposit TBucks
on site. However, we encourage you to avoid the Move in Day rush, purchase the meal plan
prior to move in day and be eligible for the below promotion:
Purchase your
Meal Plan before
Residence Move in
Day and receive ….
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A coupon booklet worth over $50 to
redeem at campus merchants*
Additional $5 in TBucks*
One of three prizes of $50 in FREE
TBucks!!
For further information, please visit our website at www.utsc.utoronto.ca/tcardplus.
If you have any more questions, you can reach me at:
Mohsin Jeelani
TCard+ Coordinator
Business Development
e: [email protected] t: 416-208-2946
*Limited quantities available. One t-shirt per customer.
Meal Plan Account
A Meal Plan is a prepaid account on your TCard that enables you to enjoy
food from more than 23 food vendors at UTSC.
Faster. Safer. Smarter.
mEAL
What is TCard+?
2014/2015
TCard+ is the faster, safer and smarter way to pay on and off
campus!
Students can load funds on the TCard (official University of
Toronto ID Card), then swipe and pay for food, printing,
textbooks, vending, photocopying and more!
All students have access to two accounts on their TCard Meal Plan and TBucks.
Plans
PLAn
$3,085
$1,999
A meal plan instantly saves you 13% tax on all your meal purchases!
Enjoy a wide variety of healthy, ethnic and diverse food options!
Duration
Meal Plan
Dollars
tbucks
cipe*
13% Tax
Savings
Regular
Fall & Winter
Semester
$2,800
$200
$85
$364
Lite
Fall & Winter
Semester
$1,050 Semester One Semester
Benefits of a Meal Plan
This Fall, leave your
wallet at home ...
your TCard is all you
need!
TBucks Account
Students need TBucks to pay for printing, photocopying
and for purchasing goods and services from various
departments across the campus.
TBucks can also be used to purchase textbooks,
vending items and food on and off campus - however
there are no tax savings on food purchases when paying
with TBucks.
13% tax savings on all meal purchases!
Additional 5% savings at select
merchants. That’s a total of 18% in
savings, only for Meal Plan users!!
No need to carry cash on campus.
Access your meal plan simply by swiping
your TCard.
Eat healthy, regular meals, without
having to worry about cooking between
classes. You eat and study, we cook and
clean!
You’ve got a lot
$1,800
$150
fEATURES
Refundable/
Transferable
$234
$49
Reloadable
$925
$100
$120
$25
tcard+ MERCHANTS
Save 18%
UT Sweets
Lettuce Eat
Bake Shop
Fresh Salad
Tortilla, Burritto, Taco
Fresh Med Grill
Mediterranean Cuisine
Save 13%
Non-Meal Plan Merchants
on your plate.
Student Housing and Department of Arts, Department of
Residence Life
Culture and Media Management
Leave the
cooking to us!
Department of Environmental
and Physical Sciences
UTSC Health and Wellness
Centre
*CIPE: Capital Improvement and Program Enhancement Fund is equal to 3% of the meal plan amount. The fund is utilized for facility improvements and TCard Plus program enhancements
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Fine Chinese Food
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Hey Students! Purchase any Meal Plan and load an additional $300 in TBucks
for textbook purchases at the UTSC Bookstore between now and August 25,
2014 and you will be entered in a draw for a chance to win one Beats by Dre
Headphones (value of $189.99) and a FREE U of T Scarborough t-shirt* for your
parent/guardian!!
*Limited quantities available. One t-shirt per customer.
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AlsAvoid the rush, purchase before Residence Move in Day
Frequently Asked Questions
- and receive an additional $5 in TBucks*, a coupon
booklet worth more than $50* and one of three prizes of
$50 in FREE TBucks.
*Limited quantities available
Ready to Purchase?
Do I have an online account?
Yes. You will be able to access your TCard online account by visiting the eAccounts portal
(www.utsc.utoronto.ca/tcardplus). Once you login with your UTORid, you will get access to your
transaction history, be able to load additional funds and report your card lost/stolen.
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What happens if I lose my card?
Call: 416-208-2946
or
E-mail: [email protected]
If you lose your card or it is stolen, it is very important for you to immediately report it lost/stolen through
the eAccounts portal (www.utsc.utoronto.ca/tcardplus). Your money in your TCard Plus account(s) is
protected from the time you report your card lost/stolen.
Does my Meal Plan expire?
Due to government tax regulations, Meal Plans can only be used for a specified period of time. Thus Meal Plans do not
carry over from year to year. You can transfer any unused Meal Plan funds at the end of the academic year (or semester if
you have purchased a Semester Meal Plan or month if you have purchased a Value Meal Plan) into your TBucks account.
Some restrictions apply. Please consult the Meal Plan policy for refund and transfer guidelines.
Do my TBucks expire?
TBucks do not expire as long as you remain an active student, staff or faculty member of the University of Toronto. If you
are graduating or not planning to use your TBucks for an extended period of time, it is your responsibility to exhaust the
funds on your card or to follow the appropriate refund procedures. If your TBucks account has no activity for a period of
24 months, the University shall deactivate your account and any remaining funds will become the property of the
University.
Can I refund my Meal Plan or TBucks?
Yes, your Meal Plan and TBucks are refundable with some conditions. Please consult the Meal Plan and TBucks policies
for refund guidelines.
Questions?
416-208-2233
@tcardplus
utsc.utoronto.ca/tcardplus
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[email protected]