Can I use my Student Card at restaurants on campus? Even if i don't have money in it?

No, you need money in it.

aw damn..doesnt it just go into negative balance?

Well I ran out of card-money last year when I was buying food and they made me pay the remainder in cash, so I'll assume no.

hmm..but u can buy books through it? even if you have a negative amount...

Originally Posted by Keenu

hmm..but u can buy books through it? even if you have a negative amount...

Buying books is like using your card as a credit card. Interest is calculated at the end of each month (1.2%).

o0.bummer...thanks guyz =D

Originally Posted by jhan523

Buying books is like using your card as a credit card. Interest is calculated at the end of each month (1.2%).

Should be noted that while buying food is on a food plan, buying books can come out of your "non-food" money (I forget what the account is called) if you have any. If not, it goes on your student balance, which as said, has interest. You need to pay this balance just like you paid tuition.

Originally Posted by adrian

Should be noted that while buying food is on a food plan, buying books can come out of your "non-food" money (I forget what the account is called) if you have any. If not, it goes on your student balance, which as said, has interest. You need to pay this balance just like you paid tuition.

The account is actually your student balance as well. If you have extra money in there is gets deducted, if you don't it also gets deducted from the same place. It's just that a deduction from nothing is a debt.