Bison Bucks
Nichols College created the Bison Bucks program to be the ultimate complement to your college experience. Your Nichols Student ID can be used for dining on campus, but we realize that students and parents want more. So, we partnered with your favorite off campus merchants to give you the ultimate flexibility, variety and value you deserve.
The Bison Bucks system is built right into your existing Nichols ID card. Every student meal plan includes some initial Bison Bucks, which can only be used for food purchases.
What Can I use Bison Bucks For?
Use your Bison Bucks account on and off campus and get more:
Spending Power
- Accepted on and off campus in several restaurants and other food merchants
- Special off campus discounts and promotions, when available
Flexibility / Freedom
- Flexibility to eat when and where you want
- Easy to budget, track and add money
- Allows for on and off campus usage
Security
- Safer than cash or credit cards
- Parent and student peace-of-mind
Convenience
- One card for everything you need
- Your Nichols Student ID Card does it all
Participating Locations
Participating food merchants in the Bison Bucks program are located both on campus and off campus. For a complete list, log into the GET BISON BUCKS web site and click EXPLORE at the top of the page.
If you are a food merchant or restaurateur and would like to participate in the Bison Bucks program, please email merchants@offcampusadvantage.com or email student.life@nichols.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I purchase with Bison Bucks?
Since Bison Bucks is tied to meal plans, you may only purchase FOOD items from participating food merchants.
Which student meal plans have initial Bison Bucks funds?
- Platinum Plan – $50 per semester
- Gold Plan – $100 per semester
- Silver Plan – $250 per semester
- Student Commuter 25 Meal Plan – $75 per semester
Which student meal plans can I add Bison Bucks to?
- All student meal plans listed above.
- Any student commuter meal plan.
Can staff and faculty participate in the Bison Bucks program?
YES! All Nichols staff and faculty have Bison Bucks attached to their Nichols ID card and can log into GET BISON BUCKS web site to add money. Unlike student meal plans, staff and faculty Bison Bucks never expire. They roll over from year to year.
How do I add money?
Simply log into GET BISON BUCKS web site and click ADD FUNDS. The money will be added immediately.
How can I see my balance?
Your balance and recent transactions are listed on the first page of GET BISON BUCKS web site.
How can my parents (or anyone else) add money?
There are two methods for others to add money to your Bison Bucks. You will get an email when the funds have been added.
From the GET BISON BUCKS login page
- At the bottom of the login page, select “Click Here to Deposit into a Student’s Account“.
- Enter your 6 digit Nichols ID number. If your ID is less than 6 digits, they will need to enter the leading zeros. For instance: ID #2345 would be entered as 002345
- Enter your complete first and last name.
Complete the “ASK FOR FUNDS” section on the right hand pane of GET BISON BUCKS web site. This process will send them an email with a link to directly add funds to your account.
What merchants participate in Bison Bucks?
A complete list of merchants is listed under “EXPLORE” section of GET BISON BUCKS web site.
How can I find more information about a merchant?
Click on the specific merchant in “EXPLORE” to display more information, such as their web site, directions, and hours of operation.
How can I search for merchants who sell specific food items?
Under “EXPLORE“, click on the down arrow near “Category” and select an item to filter the list.
What happens to my Bison Bucks at end of semester?
Fall Semester to Spring – All initial and deposits to Bison Bucks will roll over from fall semester to spring.
NOTE: Any unused Bison Bucks whether initial or deposited, will be forfeited if not used by May 1, 2026.
