Frequently Asked Questions
What are Brookdale Bucks?   To Top
  • The Brookdale Bucks program is a convenient pre-paid, declining balance debit account, linked to your Brookdale OneCard that lets you use your Brookdale OneCard to make purchases on campus. Deposit funds into your Brookdale Bucks eAccount via cash, check, or credit card, and begin using your Brookdale OneCard for purchases on campus
Where can I use Brookdale Bucks?   To Top
  • You can use Brookdale Bucks at:
    • Bookstores on the Lincroft and Freehold Campuses.
    • All dining locations on the Lincroft and Freehold campuses.
    • Events and Conference Center.
    • Designated vending machines on all campuses.
    • BREC Fitness Center (Coming Soon!)..
How do I use Brookdale Bucks?   To Top
  • Brookdale Bucks are accessed using the black mag stripe side of the Brookdale OneCard and is the recommended method of payment on campus. Simply present your Brookdale OneCard to the cashier where Brookdale Bucks are accepted, and state that you would like to pay with Brookdale Bucks. Your card will be swiped through the register and your account will be debited. You can swipe your Brookdale OneCard on designated campus vending machines to make purchases
What is the Brookdale Bucks eAccount used for?   To Top
  • Brookdale Bucks eAccounts allows you to:
    • Manage your account.
    • Make a deposit.
    • Change your PIN.
    • And more.
What is my Brookdale Bucks eAccount user name and password?   To Top
  • Your Brookdale Bucks eAccounts user name and password is your NetID user name and password. Use your NetID user name and password to login to eAccounts to make deposits, check balances and view transactions history and statements
What the advantage of using Brookdale Bucks as opposed to a personal debit card?   To Top
  • Credit cards are not accepted at all locations on campus. You may be eligible for discounts and promotions when using Brookdale Bucks on campus.
Are there any fees associated with Brookdale Bucks?   To Top
  • No, there are no fees associated with Brookdale Bucks
If I close my Brookdale Bucks eAccount, can I receive cash at the time of closing?   To Top
  • No, there are no cash refunds for unused Brookdale Bucks. A refund requests must be submitted to Cashiers window at Lincroft located in the CAR building. You can submit an online electronic refund request form. Refunds are made payable to the account holder and mailed to the current address on file. Refunds will not be processed for $25 or less. You are encouraged to spend smaller balances.
If I am no longer enrolled as a student or work at Brookdale, can I still use any Brookdale Bucks balance?   To Top
  • If you are no longer enrolled as a student or work at Brookdale, the Brookdale OneCard will no longer be a valid Brookdale Community College Photo ID. However, Brookdale Bucks will remain active and redeemable for purchases on campus for a period of five years from the time of your last current enrollment or date of employment