Frequently Asked Questions - Lafayette eAccount 

Accessing the Lafayette eAccount portal will allow you to electronically view your account balances, deposit to your Pard Dollars, and deactivate/activate your meal plan in the event you lose/recover your ID card.

How do I access the portal?
• Via web browser

What information can I access?
• Remaining meals in the current week (Meal plans reset every Saturday at 3:00 a.m.)
• Remaining guest meals for the semester
• Pard Dollars non-refundable balance on meal plan
• Pard Dollars refundable balance
• Meal Plan and Pard Dollars history

What do deposits impact?
• Deposits will increase the amount of your refundable Pard Dollars depending on your selection
• Deposits will be reflected immediately

Any restrictions on Pard Dollars purchases at participating merchants? 
• Pard Dollars may not be used for cash advances
• Pard Dollars may not be used for cash refunds
• Pard Dollars may not be used to purchase:

• Alcohol
• Tobacco 
• Traveler’s Checks
• Gift cards
• Firearms
• Lottery tickets
• Money Orders
• Obscene materials 

Where are Pard Dollars accepted?
• At all Dining locations on campus
• At participating off-campus merchants