Student Credit Cards: Ultimate Guide

I remember my first student credit card. I went to my local bank and got approved for a whopping $500 credit limit card.

These days as a student you have a wide variety of choices. You really are in control. Why? Because credit card companies desperately want to rope you in as a customer in college. They know that the lifetime value of you to them is HUGE.

Tips For Applying For Student Credit Cards

• Do NOT apply for a card just to get a free t-shirt, or 2-Liter
• Do apply for a card that gets you 0% for at least a year
• Get a card that will raise your credit limit as you make on-time payments

Dealing With Credit In College

Just remember, everything you pile on in college eventually has to be paid back, often at a huge price. So be careful with what you charge, and check out my top student cards below.

My best picks for a college student: