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Released: August 02, 2011
The price of free student checking
Source: Sandra Block, USA Today
There's a reason ramen noodles occupy a prominent position on the average college student's food pyramid, and it's not because they're tasty and nutritious. By the time college students pay for tuition, activity fees, textbooks and cellphone service, there's not much left for groceries. Checking account fees can put an additional dent in a starving students' finances. Fortunately, those costs are avoidable. Many big banks and credit unions offer student checking accounts. These accounts typically have low minimum deposit requirements and no monthly fees, as long as certain conditions are met.Read Full Article: The price of free student checking
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