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Never leave large amounts of money around your dorm
room or apartment. You are opening yourself up to theft.
Keep your money safely in the bank.
Some students maintain a joint account with their parents.
That's okay. But we recommend that you open your own bank
account to begin learning important financial
management skills and to build an important financial
management history.
- FREE Student Checking Accounts
- FREE ATM access with ATM facilities near your school
or home
- On-Line banking capabilities to manage your accounts
- Other student related services such as a secured
credit card or other
- More information about opening a bank account:
www.soyouwanna.com
Search banks within your college area:
www.banksite.com
use Switchboard.com to locate area banks / includes
map:
www.switchboard.com
Never let
your bank accounts become delinquent. It will hurt your
credit history:
Checking account tips for College Freshmen:
http://agnews.tamu.edu/stories/CFAM/check.htm
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Almost all states allow for out-of-state students to
maintain and use their residence driver's license to operate
a vehicle while attending school.
However, if you plan to obtain residency within the
state that your school is located, or if you continue
to reside in the state during summer months,
some states may require an in-state driver's license and
auto registration.
In addition, some states may require a separate permit
to operated a motorized scooter or motorcycle while attending
school.
Check the state's motor vehicle and driving registration
requirements for students:
Many voter registrations can be completed at State
DMVs. Check your State's DMV site for information:
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Your parent's medical and dental plans usually cover college-age
children who are full-time students..
But not always. And some insurance will only cover students up to a certain age limit. Check with your parents.
If you find yourself not adequately covered, many schools
offer student medical and dental insurance at affordable
prices. Arrange for adequate coverage:
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