Open a Huskie Bucks Account

Open a Huskie Bucks Account

Huskie Bucks is a pre-paid debit account that can be set up for use with a OneCard ID at any time of the year. Depending on the method used, the account may be active immediatley, in a few days, or at the beginning of the next semester.

Minimum Deposit: There is a minimum first-time deposit of $25.00. The initial deposit can be larger if necessary.

Minimum Balance: For convenience, the minimum balance that must be maintained in a Huskie Bucks Account is $0.00.

Fees: There are no annual fees, over-limit charges or late payment fees with the Huskie Bucks Program. However, checks that are written to the university and are returned as non-sufficient funds are are subject to a fee. Additionally, inactive accounts are closed after one year. For more information, see the last page of the PDF Document below.

Please follow the instructions that pertain to your status at the university.

Residence Hall Student

Most students living in the Residence Halls open a Huskie Bucks Account through Housing and Dining. When selecting a meal plan, students are offered the option to open a Huskie Bucks account as well. If checked on the Dining Contract, $200 will be deposited into a Huskie Bucks account and it will be billed to the student for the upcoming semester as part of the Housing and Dining bill. Note: when a contract is completed for a full year, this amount is added once in the fall and once in the spring. For more information contact Housing and Dining at (815) 753-1525.

All Other Students, Faculty, and Staff

You must complete the Huskie Bucks Account Agreement. You may download the Huskie Bucks Account Agreement or come to our office to pick up a copy.

Download the Huskie Bucks Account Agreement

Please print out the Account Agreement. After signing a printed copy, you may bring it to our office, fax it to (815) 753-9080, or mail the form to the following address.

Northern Illinois University
HSC OneCard ID Office
DeKalb, IL 60115