10 Campus Hotspots That Should Accept RamCash—Students Demand More Convenience

College life is expensive enough without the added hassle of digging for your wallet every time you grab a coffee or late-night snack. RamCash—Colorado State University’s convenient, reloadable payment system—already works at dozens of on-campus locations, but students are calling for even more flexibility. Here are the top spots where RamCash should be accepted to make life easier for busy Rams.

1. The Rec Center Pro Shop

Forgot your gym shoes? The Rec Center’s pro shop is a lifesaver, but it’s frustrating when students can’t use their RamCash for last-minute gear. Accepting it would streamline purchases and encourage more campus fitness participation.

2. Campus Food Trucks

Food trucks are a staple near the Lory Student Center, but their cash-only policies leave RamCash users out. Adding digital payment options would keep lines moving and support local vendors.

3. The Campus Bookstore’s Tech Section

From chargers to headphones, tech essentials are a must—but why force students to juggle separate payment methods? RamCash integration here would simplify back-to-school shopping.

4. Study Abroad Program Fees

Global seminars and travel courses often come with unexpected costs. Allowing RamCash for deposits or fees would ease financial stress and boost accessibility for international programs.

5. Vending Machines

Hungry students shouldn’t need exact change at 2 a.m. Upgrading machines to accept RamCash would make midnight snack runs seamless.

The Bigger Picture: Why It Matters

• Financial Equity: Not all students have credit/debit cards; RamCash is a universal alternative.


• Campus Unity: More vendors = stronger support for the CSU community.


• Safety: Reducing cash transactions minimizes theft risks.

With tuition and fees rising, students deserve payment options that work for them. Expanding RamCash acceptance isn’t just convenient—it’s a step toward a more inclusive campus economy.

What Do You Think?

• Should RamCash be mandatory for all on-campus vendors?


• Would you spend more at local businesses if they accepted RamCash?


• Is cash still king, or should campuses go fully digital?


• Controversial: Should student fees subsidize RamCash infrastructure for small vendors?