Students

How can I make the right financial decisions from the start?

  • Use credit cards wisely

    Chase Card Services believes that many college students can benefit from the utility, convenience and safety associated with credit cards. To help students responsibly enter the world of credit, Chase invests special care and offers unique services for its student cardmembers. Credit cards can provide a good way to establish the credit record you need in order to pursue important goals such as owning a car, getting an apartment or, eventually, owning a home.

    As with all financial commitments, however, credit cards carry important responsibilities and must be used wisely — they should not be perceived as enticements to expand debt beyond your reasonable ability to pay. And, just like your first car, practice and education are critical to developing good financial habits.

  • What Is Credit?

    Learn what credit is, how credit works and how to use it wisely.

  • Budgeting Basics.

    Everything you need to know about making a budget and sticking to it.

  • Safeguard Your Credit.

    Protect your credit and keeping your credit card information safe.


  • Headed For College?**

    Some of the most valuable (and hardest) lessons you'll learn over the next few years won't come from a book — they'll come from experience. Plan ahead and take charge of your money — the financial skills you learn will stay with you for the rest of your life.

  • Getting Personal.

    Get to know more about personal finance. Checking accounts, making money and balancing your budget.

  • Budgeting.

    How to set a budget and stick to it.

  • Selecting A Credit Card.

    Tips on finding the right card for you.


  • Parents, Teens, and Money.

    A guide to discussing financial responsibility.

**Content courtesy of Visa's What's My Score program.

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