A Great Budgeting Tool for Everyone!
Conveniently manage daily expenses with an Auto Reload schedule. This time-saving feature enables you to automatically add value to a Gaucho Bucks account, on your schedule.
- Convenient – Set up an allowance online, anytime!
- Easy – Just print and follow the step by step instructions.
- Time-saving – Once set up, value is automatically added on your schedule.
- Instantly Available – Funds are available immediately.
- Flexible – Change your allowance settings online, anytime.
- Free Service – No charge to use, compliments of the Access Card Program!
The table below lists typical semester expenditures for a student at UCSB. Add value before returning to campus to be ready for the start of the quarter.
| Typical Quarter Expenditures | |
|---|---|
| Textbooks & Supplies* | $500 |
| Meals/Snacks* | $1200 |
| Total | $1700 |
The budgeting chart is only a guide. Choose the depositing level that is right for you and your family.
*Incremental to meal plan. Minimum add value is $20 for debit/credit card.
We invite you to contact the Access Card Service Center with questions or comments.