Campus Spending Account (CSA)

CSA is a debit account that you can access with your student ID card. Just like any debit account, it allows you to make purchases on-campus and at select off-campus partners without having to carry cash. It's a great money management tool for college.

CSA is available to every student. It appears as a fee on your student bill. You may change the amount, increase or decrease it, or delete it totally from your bill. The amount that appears on your bill each semester is a rough estimate of what the average student may need. Some students in certain curriculums will need much more, some less. You can add money to your account online at any time. Gift certificates are also available to friends or family who might want to contribute throughout the year.

The Campus Spending Account can be used at the following locations:

• Campus Stores
• Vending machines
• Copy machines
• Campus telephone office
• Select off-campus partners

For further information about CSA, visit the ACES web pages.

CSA accounts will become active for on-campus purchases on Aug. 17, 2009. Campus Partner purchasing power will commence on Aug. 22, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my remaining balance?

If you have a balance on your CSA account at the end of the first semester, it will be rolled over to the second semester. If you should withdraw, one of two things will happen with your CSA balance. If all student bills are paid, your CSA balance will be refunded to you by check at the home address in the College's records at the end of the semester. If your student bills are not paid, the balance in your CSA will be adjusted off your bills, reducing your obligation to the College. The same process will occur at the end of the Spring semester if you have a balance remaining of over $20 in your CSA account. CSA balances do not roll over from year to year.

What if I return something?

Like a credit card or bank debit card, if you return merchandise, any credit will be made back to your CSA account. Cash refunds are not available.

Where can I use CSA off-campus?

These off-campus partners accepts CSA accounts as payment:

• The Collegiate (aka The Jet), Alfred
• Little Sicily's Pizza & Restaurant, Alfred
• Pizza King, Wellsville
• Terra Cotta Coffeehouse, Alfred
• Shorts, Wellsville (Stannards Road & Bolivar Road locations)
• The Alfred Pharmacy, Alfred