Lion Card Office
Your Campus I.D. and More
Your lion card is more than just an ID. It is your key to Lion life! With it, you have access to the Morris Recreation Center, the Velma K. Waters Library, print labs, academic resources as well as residential dorms and meal plans. Additionally it gets you in to sporting events free or at discount pricing and functions as a debit card accessing prepaid Lion Cash accounts.
Student Life is Easier with a Lion Card
The Lion Card Office will be contacting you by email regarding your Lion Card. Any incoming freshman and transfer students are required to obtain their Lion Card. Visit the Lion Card Office on campus M–F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Your Lion Card is something you'll want to have in your wallet at all times!
Load it Lion Card Auxiliary Services
There are three easy ways to keep a Lion Card loaded with Lion Cash, whether you’re a student putting funds on your card or you’re a parent, friend, or relative who wants to put Lion Cash on a student’s Lion Card.
Visit the Lion Card Office in Halladay Student Services, Suite 104 to load your card with funds using cash, check, or credit card.
Visit a campus kiosk, also known as Account Management Centers, to load your card with funds using cash or credit card. Kiosks are located at the Velma K. Waters Library and the Rayburn Student Center.
Anyone with your student ID number can load your Lion Card with funds. Simply go to LionCard and use a major credit card.
Whether or not you load your card with Lion Cash, there are still a lot of things you’ll need it for on campus. Below you will see a list of uses as well as a link to a list of merchants that accept Lion Cash. (participating merchants display a Lion Cash decal)
- University Identification
- Building Access
- Access to Athletic and Student Events
- Access to Campus Recreation
- Library Resources
- Print and Copy Services
- Student Health Services
- Student Center Activities
- Campus Recreation Center Membership
- Rentals
- Campus Dining
- Athletic Concessions
- Campus Bookstores
- Off-Campus Partners
- Current off-campus partners that accept Lion Cash:
- CVS Pharmacy: 2710 State Highway 24, Commerce, TX 75428
- Whataburger: 2675 State Highway 24, Commerce, TX 75428
- Current off-campus partners that accept Lion Cash:
To check your balance and access Lion Card News, you may use the kiosks. For those same services plus lost/damaged card replacement and Lion Card statements, please visit us in person at the Lion Card Office.
Lion Cash Notice: When an off-campus partner accepts Lion Cash, they agree to uphold the Lion Card program which prohibits the sale of alcohol and tobacco. Lion Cards are not associated with university accounts or the Pride Choice card. A Pride Choice card may be used to fund a Lion Cash account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I use my Lion Card?
CAMPUS DINING SERVICES can accept FLEX and LION CASH as well as all major credit cards.
- Lion’s Mane Cafe
- Lion’s Lair
- Chick-fil-A
- Starbucks
- Jimmy John’s
- Field House Concessions
- Roaming Lion at Memorial Stadium
- RSC Side Mini MarketÂ
OTHER LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS accept LION CASH and major credit cards.
- Texas Book Company – Rayburn Student Center, 1st Floor
- Student Health Services
- Campus Print Labs
- Beverage and Snack vending
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY MERCHANTS
Lion Card Office can provide you a list of currently participating merchants upon request.
How do I replace a damaged card?
Over time, the cards can become worn, damaged or unreadable. Cards damaged due to normal or reasonable wear and tear will be replaced at no cost to the cardholder. Lion Card Office reserves the right to assess the $10 fee for the replacement of a card damaged due to neglect, misuse or improper care at the office’s determination and discretion.
How do I close my account?
The university will close the account and refund the cardholder’s remaining Lion Cash balance upon graduation or withdrawal/resignation from East Texas A&M. Refunds will be generated upon request to close the account. Refunds will first be applied to any outstanding balance owed to the university, second a direct deposit will be processed or a check will be mailed depending on the manner in which your myLeo refund process is directed.
How do I report a missing or stolen Lion Card?
Should you determine your Lion Card is missing or stolen during normal business hours immediately call the Lion Card Office at 903.468.6022. This action will immediately freeze your account until you can visit the Lion Card Office in person.
After Hours
You should call:
University Police
903.886.5868
File a report and visit the Lion Card Office the next business day to get a new card.
How do I deposit Lion Cash?
There are four options for depositing Lion Cash:
1.  Online Lion Cash Deposit
2. Account Management Center (2 Locations) self serve kiosk
Velma K. Waters Library, 1st Floor
Rayburn Student Center, 1st Floor main corridor near ATM
3. Lion Card Office
East Texas A&M University
Dept of Auxiliary Services
P.O. Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429
4. Phone 903.468.6022
How much does a Lion Card cost?
The initial cost of the Lion Card is included with tuition and fee assessment each semester. Lion Cards do not expire and replacement cards are available for an additional fee if a card is lost, stolen or deemed unusable. Card replacement fee is $10.
How do I correct an error on my account?
Cardholders should contact the Lion Card Office immediately upon discovering any discrepancy related to their Lion Card account. When you call or email our office, please be sure to convey the following information to us:
- cardholder’s name and campus wide identification number
- a description or the nature of the discrepancy
- the dollar amount of the discrepancy
Our office will respond to your communications within 10 business days as to the result and a suggested resolution.
Contact Us Auxiliary Services
Meet our Staff
Contact Us
- Lion Card Office
- 903.468.6022
- [email protected]
- Halladay Student Services Building Suite 104
- P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.