Student Credit Cards Articles

It's important to be well educated before applying for credit or making any other major financial decision. In our education center we well inform you about any aspect of applying for and using credit. We publish new credit card articles weekly so be sure to check back often.

• Can Your High School Student Have a Credit Card?
  Most credit cards designed for students were created for college students – but can a high school student get a credit card? The short answer is: YES.
  
• “Credit Card Kiosks” on College Campuses
  Students entering their freshmen year of college are typically starting a new chapter in their lives, filled with hundreds of first-time experiences and opportunities. For many, it's the first time they've lived on their own. For some, it may also be the first time they had to do much for themselves, from laundry to planning their own meals. For all college students, the temptation to sign on the dotted line for various credit card offers can be too much to overcome!
  
• Should Your Student get a Student Credit Card?
  When your child begins college, they are bombarded with any number of offers and good deals, but one that many students are particularly interested in is the student credit card.
  
• Understanding Your Credit Card Rights
  When you apply for and are issued credit, your signature on the credit application acts as your acceptance of the terms set forth by the issuing financial institution. Even though it may seem that the issuer has the upper hand in all matters related to using the credit, that’s not entirely true.
  
• 529 Plan Credit Cards
  A 529 plan is a savings plan that is used for saving towards future college costs, and offers a variety of tax-advantages over other forms of savings. It makes sense then, that families with children are opting to use credit cards with rewards that are tied into 529 plans.
  
• Why Your College Student SHOULD Have a Credit Card
  There’s no shortage of resources available telling you why college students should not have credit cards. Indeed there are some very valid concerns about college students and credit cards which are address later in this article, but there are also a number of good reason parents should help their children obtain a credit card heading off to college. This article covers some of these reasons.
  
• Student Credit Cards 101
  A crash course on using student credit cards.