Card Features

Dutch Debits

Hofstra University has created a general declining balance account called DUTCH DEBITS. This account is accessed with the HofstraCard. To activate the account, simply make a deposit using cash, check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. (Click here for more info.) You may use the Dutch Debit account at many locations on campus. The amount of each purchase is automatically deducted from the total balance. With the Dutch Debit account, you don't have to worry about searching for quarters to do laundry on campus or whether you have enough money to purchase items in the Bookstore. Simply plan ahead and deposit what you feel you may need for the semester, or even the year, into your Dutch Debit account. You will enjoy convenient purchasing at these campus locations:

• All Residence Hall Laundry Rooms.
• The Hofstra University Bookstore.
• HofstraCard Services (replace a lost HofstraCard with Dutch Debits).
• Hofstra Concerts.
• Entertainment Unlimited, Movies, Concessions and Events.
• University Copy Machines.
• Snack Vending Machines.
• Health and Wellness Center.
• Hofstra Hillel.
• Computer Repair Center.

How Much Should I Deposit?

We've provided these estimated semester expenditures to help in planning; however, there is no minimum or maximum deposit required, and you may deposit additional funds at any time. You may request a refund upon graduation or transferring from the University if you have a balance greater than $10.00.