About Us
About Tasty Exchange
Revolutionizing How Students Eat, Save, and Connect Near Campus
Tasty Exchange is the local restaurant component of CampusNIL—a breakthrough student savings platform making college life more affordable while strengthening connections between students and their favorite local eateries. In a time when food prices and restaurant costs are hitting new highs, our mission is to deliver real solutions that stretch students’ budgets and fuel business growth.
Our Mission
We transform every advertising dollar into direct student value, creating sustainable partnerships with 30,000 local restaurants within five miles of 2,200 U.S. colleges. Uniquely, 80% of all revenues flow directly back to student subscribers, amplifying the positive impact for our community.
How It Works
When a restaurant purchases an ad on our platform—ranging from $100 to $600 per month—we convert 100% of that advertising spend into gift cards, which are distributed to verified students attending colleges near that restaurant. No ad dollars are wasted: every cent helps a student, while businesses see immediate, local returns. Our phased rollout guarantees that we only approach restaurants if there are at least 500 verified student subscribers at nearby colleges, ensuring each promotion is impactful and valued.
Free Membership for Students
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Open to students currently enrolled at a university, college, online program, or technical school, or who graduated after December 2023.
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Membership is valid for at least two years from program launch, so you can maximize your savings through your academic journey.
Student Ambassador Program
Tasty Exchange’s Student Ambassador Program harnesses the power of peer influence to promote restaurants and the Tasty Exchange mission within campus communities. Our ambassadors are relatable, trusted student leaders who champion local eateries and elevate brand awareness through genuine, word-of-mouth engagement both online and offline.
Why Student
Ambassadors Matter:
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Gen Z trusts authentic recommendations and personal connections more than traditional ads; 92% of consumers say they prefer referrals from friends and peers.
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Ambassadors serve as bridges between restaurants and students, organizing events, sharing experiences, and introducing deals in an organic and trustworthy way.
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Their involvement in campus life—through classes, social circles, and extracurriculars—naturally expands a restaurant’s reach and builds a vibrant, loyal customer base.
For Students
Serving as a Tasty Exchange student ambassador is an opportunity to build leadership skills, support your peers, and earn valuable rewards while positively shaping local dining experiences.
For Restaurants
Partnering with Tasty Exchange means your business can access a network of enthusiastic ambassadors who help generate authentic buzz and drive foot traffic—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional marketing.
Join the Movement
If you're not yet a CampusNIL subscriber and you meet our eligibility guidelines, we encourage you to visit our subscriber page at CampusNIL.com and sign up using your personal email address, college zip code, and referral code 950. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your college savings journey.
Tasty Exchange is redefining how students eat, save, and connect—powered by student voices, trusted ambassadors, and sustainable partnerships with the local businesses that fuel America’s campuses.