How to Apply for a Credit Card While in College

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Tip 1 - NerdWallet’s Best College Student Credit Cards, 2015 - NerdWallet

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Keith Condon | permalink

+*-A student credit card can help you earn rewards and enjoy short-term, interest-free financing. What’s more, a student card is a great first step toward establishing a good credit history,…
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Tip 2 - How to Apply for a Credit Card While in College

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Christopher Caines | permalink

One of the best times to apply for credit is during college, as many creditors are eager to get young adults to sign up for cards. In fact, you may be overwhelmed with your options, which is why having the process simplified with a few...
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Tip 3 - How to get approved for credit cards as a college student (reader question) - One Mile at a Time

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tony Musarra | permalink

Everyone talks about how important it is to build credit, but how do you build it when no card company will give you a chance due to lack of credit history?

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Tip 4 - Best Credit Cards for Students in 2015 - The Simple Dollar

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dave Slobodien | permalink

When used responsibly, the best credit cards for college students become valuable tools that can help accomplish two crucial financial tasks: They help tea

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Tip 5 - FAQs: 10 Things to know about Student Credit Cards | Discover

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by thyren | permalink

From applying for a student card to payments and redeeming rewards, Discover answers the top 10 questions you have about student credit cards.

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Tip 6 - 5 Smart Credit Moves for College Students

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gert Timmerman | permalink

The best time to start building your credit is while you're still in school.
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Tip 7 - How a College Student with a Small Income Can Get Approved for the Best Travel Credit Cards - Extra Pack of Peanuts

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Michelle Moull | permalink

I regularly get emails from readers who are college students asking me how they can begin racking up frequent flyer miles and start traveling for free. My standard response was twofold: 1. It is great that you are getting started so early (something I wish I had done) but… 2. They most likely won’t get …

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Tip 8 - Student Credit Card: Basic Requirements and Features

Published: 7 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dollarchap | permalink

Some facts about student credit card. Are you contemplating about applying for a student credit card? You should understand that student credit cards are quite different from the regular cards. Just as the name implies, student credit cards are specifically designed to meet the needs of students who may not have credit history to qualify them for regular credit cards. And you know that without a credit history, there is no way one can have credit report. Among other things, the credit card companies will need to assess your credit worthiness through your credit report before your application for credit <a class="more-link" href="http://myfinancekits.com/student-credit-card/">Continue Reading<span class="screen-reader-text">Student Credit Card: Basic Requirements and Features</span><span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

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