Prices and Fees

Membership Fee Reduction Standard and Schedule (MFR)

MFR is both a program and a flexible meal plan fee-reduction standard used in a number of GCDS processes. As a program, it is a way for members to apply for and reduce their monthly meal plan fees when away from the College. The standard is also used for bookkeeping (billing) calculations such as late arrivals, etc..

The reason for the standard is this: all members are responsible for and contribute towards the upkeep of the Society, even when not eating meals. Approximately 50% of the Society's monthly fee goes to fixed costs such as salaries, utilities, etc., that must always be paid. The remaining 50% may be reduced. MFR reduces the fee by 10% per 7 consecutive days within a calendar month, up to 50% for an entire month. The use of MFR incurs a loss of our student tax exemption; the remaining amount owing is taxable.