10621 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
Mason Money is a prepaid declining balance account connected to Mason ID or Mason Money Patron Card. There is no maintenance fee for maintaining the account, and unused Mason Money will be refunded to users upon separation from the university. Please send your request to [email protected].
For Students/Faculty & Staff/Affiliates
Users can make cashless purchases on and off campuses, set up guest accounts, track spending, set low-balance alerts, and request funds from family and friends.
For Parents/Guardians
Enabling Mason Money on students’ Mason IDs reduces the need to carry cash, debit cards, or credit cards on campus. Guest accounts are available to receive low-balance alerts and deposit Mason Money.
Cashless Purchases
Tap Mason ID on the readers at the checkout
Use On & Off Campus
Convenient transactions on campus, at grocery stores, and on delivery apps
Easy to Manage
Manage Mason ID, Mason Money, and meal plans all in one location
Rollover until Graduation
Mason Money rolls over each semester until separation from Mason
Both Mason Money and Dining Dollars can be accessed via Mason ID. We recommend students have both for more convenience in accessing services on campus.
Visit the Mason Dining website for more information about Dining Dollars and meal plans.
Mason Money
Dining Dollars
Visit Mason Card Office on the Fairfax Campus, located in Sub 1, Room 1203, during business hours.
Check or credit/debit cards are accepted.
To request money from family and friends:
Students may create up to 10 guest accounts and grant additional access settings.
G Number—Guests must enter the student’s G Number to deposit to a student account. Federal privacy laws restrict Mason Card Office staff and university officials from giving out G Numbers. Contact the student before making deposits.
Check below for the most common expenses from our students. Mason Money carries over to the next semester and from year to year as long as the cardholder maintains an active student or active employee relationship with the university.
| Textbooks | $400 |
|---|---|
| School Supplies | $75 |
| Print & Copy | $10 |
| Personal Care | $50 |
| Apparel | $100 |
| Entertainment | $50 |
| Miscellaneous | $50 |
| Total | $900 |
Mason Merchants are local businesses that accept Mason Money for purchases and services. The list of Mason Merchants is constantly growing, giving more options to eat and shop in the community! View the Mason Merchants below, or look for stores that display the Mason Money sign.
Note: Mason Money cannot be used to purchase prohibited items. A not-inclusive list of prohibited items include piercing, tobacco products, lottery or gambling tickets, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or gift certificates that can be redeemed for cash.
Mason students, faculty, and staff receive unlimited $0 delivery fees on orders $18+ from GH+ merchants. Order with Mason Money, and you can access endless food options nationwide!
All current Mason students, faculty, staff, and affiliates can deposit Mason Money to their Mason ID.
Campus facilities open for public services, such as libraries, dining halls, restaurants, print services, etc., also accept debit/credit cards.
Mason alumni, friends and family, and community members may apply for a Mason Money Patron Card to use Mason Money. Contact the Mason Card Office for details.
Mason Money offers a convenient way to make transactions. It reduces the need for Mason members to carry credit/debit cards on campus.
There are no fees to maintain a Mason Money account.
Please check the Sample Semester Budget for the most common expenses. Deposit amounts vary from person to person. Please adjust to meet your needs.
Mason Money carries over to the next semester and from year to year as long as the cardholder maintains an active student or employee relationship with the university. Any unused Mason Money can be refunded to the cardholder when departing from the university.
Should you have problems with a vending machine not dispensing or not returning your money, please submit a refund or problem request to the appropriate vendors listed below.
If you are on the SciTech, Mason Square, or Front Royal campus, you may identify the office there to assist you based on the Mason Vending sticker on the vending machines.
Coca-Cola (Beverages)
(703) 993-2840
Submit Form
Canteen (Snacks)
(703) 993-2840
Submit Form
If your card is lost or stolen, deactivate your Mason ID to prevent any unauthorized usage of Mason Money and meal plans:
Please note:
Early withdrawals are allowed under extenuating circumstances. A service charge of $25 may apply for refund requests.
If the students or employees departing from the university (graduation, withdrawal, or leaving employment) would like to receive a refund, please email the Mason Card Office with their G Number and mailing address. A service charge of $25 will be assessed for refund requests.
A one-year grace period is allowed once the cardholder’s relationship with the University has been terminated to request a refund. Failure to request a refund will result in account closure and a $25 service charge. Any remaining balance after the service charge is applied will be submitted to the students account. If there is a zero balance on the student’s account then the remaining funds will be submitted to the Commonwealth of Virginia as unclaimed property.
Please note that the meal plan portal is intermittently experiencing technical difficulties. If you experience issues, please reach out to the Mason Card Office at [email protected].
Bonus Reward Alert!
Purchase a meal plan this spring and receive extra meal swipes or $100 value coupons.
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