Adding Bear Bucks & Flex Dollars

overview:

We will offer two convenient ways to add "money" to your KU ID card so you don't have to carry cash or credit cards around campus!  They are Bear Bucks and Flex Dollars. As we rollout our new student information system, New MyKU, and our new payment dashboard, steps and navigation will be getting updated regularly.  Thanks for your patience!

UPDATE: As of 9/10/2024

This online store will be where you can purchase Bear Bucks and Flex Dollars for Fall semester.  The availability of funds will not be immediate but rather within 24 hours posting daily on business days.

This new Online Store gives you the option to select Bear Bucks or Flex Dollars.  Please review the items below before purchasing such as expiration and where the funds can be used.

You may certainly come to our office with cash or check, or mail in a check to be added to Bear Bucks or Flex Dollars if you prefer.

bear bucks vs. Flex dollars:

Bear Bucks

These funds can be used at many locations on and off campus.  Locations are listed online. You cannot withdraw money from your Bear Bucks account.  You are also prohibited from purchasing alcohol or tobacco products with Bear Bucks.  These funds do not expire. These are refundable for a small processing fee if you withdraw or graduate from KU through the KU Card office.

Flex Dollars

These funds can be used at ALL on-campus retail dining locations (i.e. Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Book-n-Brew to name a few) and to cover the door rate at the South Dining Hall and Cub Café.  Flex Dollars cannot be used off campus.  You cannot withdraw money from your Flex Dollars account.  These funds will expire at the end of each academic year.  These are non-refundable if you withdraw or graduate.  *Please note these are only available in the Fall and Spring semesters.