| Prepare now to survive the financial jungle into which you are venturing! You are prey to those who lie in wait to entice you to buy more than you need, at rates you can’t afford, or pounce to sell you on a deal that truly is too good to be true. Learn more about the following services to help you survive student life.
FUNDING FOR YOUR NEW HABITS
Education requires study, and study requires books, classes, notebooks and laptops. BCU offers Federal Stafford Student Loans, and PLUS Loans (for parents). Rates are incredibly low – just in time for your first year in college or tech school.
Apply for BCU’s $300 scholarships offered to member students/parents.
VARSITY STUDENT CHECKING PLAN WITH CHECK CARD
No monthly service charges (That’s right – no monthly fee!)
No minimum balance is required
First order of checks is FREE
Get a VISA check card for ATM transactions you can do right at school. Use our ATM located in the DCE commons!
24/7 ACCESS TO ACCOUNT INFORMATION
Home Banking provides immediate access to your accounts no matter where you relocate. Obtain account balances, check clearing and deposit histories; transfer funds between accounts, and calculate loan payments. Bill payment services are also available for a small monthly charge.
If you’re unable to get online, access our toll-free phone teller – CORA! All the above and more can be accessed through this audio response teller.
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
Take advantage of BCU’s extraordinary LOW loan rates to help you acquire the wheels you’ll need to get back home to see mom on the weekend with the dirty laundry.
EMERGENCY FUNDS
BCU offers VISA credit cards with a low limit to help out in a pinch! (This is not to be one of your new habits!) BCU’s credit cards offer one of the best rates in town, and can be advantageous in establishing good credit.
Kwik-Cash loans provide another way to access a line-of-credit without using a credit card. Advance only the cash you need, and pay it back in affordable amounts.
Download pdf version of the Student Survival Kit here |
