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1 1  == The Reservation Credits System ==
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3 -Reservations in the Rapid Prototyping Studio are charged on a per-hour usage basis. We do not currently have the ability to charge directly, so we use a credits-based system. If you don't have enough credits in your account, you will not be able to make a reservation.
3 +Reservations in the Rapid Prototyping Studio are charged on a **per-hour** usage basis, using a credits-based system. If you don't have enough credits in your account, you will not be able to make a reservation. Here are some quick facts about RPS Credits and how they work.
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5 -* There are credit budgets for Personal, Academic, and Research usage
5 +* 1 Credit is worth $1.00, and can be purchased on our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]** if needed.
6 +* Credits are non-refundable
7 +* Credits do not expire, except upon graduation
8 +* Credits can be transferred to other students upon request
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12 +* There are credit budgets for Personal, Academic, and Research usage.
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7 7  |=Credit Type|=Budget
8 8  |Personal|- 15 free credits per semester for MEEN students
9 9  - 15 free credits per semester for those in MEEN courses
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13 13  |Research|- Can use personal budget if you wish until empty
14 14  - Purchase orders through iLabs
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16 -* Credits can be purchased for 1 credit = $1.00 at our [[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]] if more is needed
17 -* Credits are non-refundable in most cases
18 -* Credits do not expire except upon graduation
19 -* Credits can also be transferred to other students upon request.
23 +* Credits can be purchased for $1.00 per credit on our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]** if more is needed
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20 20  * For more information on specific use cases and how reserve equipment, please read [[Using the Space>>url:https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/en/Using_The_Space]]
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22 22  We hope this guide helps you understand our pricing structure and plan your projects accordingly. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to RPS staff.