Activate your Faculty and Staff Meal Plan for 10% discount at Student Unions dining locations
Aug. 13, 2026
To: University Employees
From: Student Unions
Subject: Activate your Faculty and Staff Meal Plan for 10% discount at Student Unions dining locations
Date: Aug 13, 2026
All faculty and staff working at the U of A can activate a Meal Plan on their CatCard.
The Faculty and Staff Meal Plan gives university employees 10% off every purchase at participating Student Unions dining options, from quick bites to full meals.
- 10% off every purchase
- 30+ dining options across campus (including Starbucks)
- Your balance never expires, it rolls over year to year
- Easily add and track funds online
- Convenient and cash-free
To set up your account and add funds onto your CatCard:
- Go to the Meal Plans and CatCash Portal
- Log in using the Student & Staff Login button in the menu
- Agree to the terms and conditions (there is no fee for the Faculty and Staff Meal Plan)
- Go to Deposit Funds and select the account "FACStaff Dollars"
- Enter the amount you wish to add
- Continue to payment
Whether you carry your CatCard with you or have a mobile version, you can start using your Faculty and Staff Meal Plan after you set up your account.