Depositing money onto a MavCARD creates a prepaid declining balance account, functioning similarly to a debit card.
The MavCARD can be used to make purchases across campus and at select off-campus businesses.
Funds deposited onto the MavCARD are non-transferable and cannot be applied toward tuition.
Differences Between MavMONEY and Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are prepaid funds used specifically for food and drinks at dining locations on the Dodge and Scott Campuses. These include cafés, food courts, and convenience stores. All students living on campus are automatically enrolled and receive at least $100 per semester, with the option to purchase additional funds. Off-campus students are not automatically enrolled but may choose to buy a Dining Dollars plan. Any unused Dining Dollars will roll over from the Fall to the Spring Semester but must be used by the end of the Spring Semester or they will expire. Purchases made with Dining Dollars are tax free.
MavMONEY
MavMONEY is a flexible campus spending account that can be used for more than just dining. It works at a variety of campus locations including dining areas, vending machines, The Maverick Store, WEPA printing stations, and more. MavMONEY is available to all students, and there is no plan or minimum amount required to add funds. Unlike Dining Dollars, MavMONEY does not expire as long as you are enrolled at UNO. However, purchases made with MavMONEY are taxed.
Adding Funds
Online Deposits
Funds can be deposited onto a MavCARD account online using a credit card through MavCARD GET Online. Additional features include:- Viewing transaction history
- Managing account settings
- Granting access for family members or friends to make deposits
Mobile App Deposits
The MavCARD GET Mobile App offers an enhanced, streamlined experience for managing MavMONEY on MavCARDs.
Key Benefits:
- Add funds and track spending
- Save credit card information for quicker deposits
- Locate participating merchants and view store information
- Report lost or stolen MavCARDs
- Upload ID photos from a mobile device
Download the MavCARD GET Mobile App:
Important: The old MavCARD Mobile app is no longer functional and should be deleted.
In-Person Deposits
The MavCARD Services Office, located in Milo Bail Student Center, Room 216, accepts in-person deposits. Office hours are: Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., excluding University recognized holidays.
Accepted payment methods include:
- Cash
- Checks
- Credit cards
Cash-to-Card Machines on Campus
MavMONEY Cash-to-Card machines provide a simple way to deposit cash directly onto the MavCARD.
| Campus Location | Floor | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Sciences Hall | 1st Floor | Vending machine area |
| Criss Library | 2nd Floor | Near printer area |
| Peter Kiewit Institute | 1st Floor | Vending machine area |
| Milo Bail Student Center | 1st Floor | Near entrance to Maverick Den |
| Milo Bail Student Center | 2nd Floor | Credit card to MavCARD Machine |
Important Information
The Cardholder Agreement should be reviewed before adding funds.
Cardholder Responsibility
Cardholders are responsible for all deposits made via credit card or check, including any that do not clear, as well as for purchases made with those funds.
Returned Payments
A $30 fee will be assessed for each returned check, with the fee potentially deducted from the declining balance account. The University reserves the right to place a hold on accounts for returned or rejected deposits.
Adding Money by Mail
To add funds by mailing a check, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the MavCARD Deposit Form.
- Send the completed form along with the payment to:
MavCARD Services – Milo Bail Student Center - Room 216
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182
For additional assistance, contact MavCARD Services.