Student Credit Cards

Use your time in college to get a student credit card and build up your credit score so you’re prepared for the real world. Card issuers understand that, as a newly minted adult, you don’t have a payment history to speak of, so they’re willing to lend as long as you have an income or a co-signer. Many college student credit cards reward purchases like textbooks, eating out and entertainment – the essentials. Start your credit history off right by answering a few questions below. We’ll demystify the credit card process for you, and help you find the best card for your lifestyle. Want the Sparknotes version? Here's our list of the best student credit cards.

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Citibank Forward%28R%29+for+College+Students Credit Card

Citi Forward® Card for College Students


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$0* 1.00% Earn up to 1,200 bonus points pe... $120
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Capital+One Journey+Student+Rewards Credit Card

JourneySM Student Rewards from Capital One®


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$0 1.25%* None $120
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Discover It+for+Students+-+%2420+Cash+Back Credit Card

Discover it® for Students with $20 Cashback Bonus


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$0 1.00%* $20 Cash Bonus $106
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Bremer+Bank College+Rewards Credit Card

Bremer Bank College Rewards


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$0 1.00% 1,000 Elan Points Bonus $101
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KeyBank College+Rewards Credit Card

KeyBank College Rewards


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$0 1.00% 1,000 KeyBank Points Bonus - aft... $101
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East+West+Bank College+Rewards Credit Card

East West Bank College Rewards


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$0 1.00% 1,000 Elan Points Bonus $101
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Comerica+Bank College+Rewards Credit Card

Comerica College Rewards


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$0 1.00% $10 Cash Bonus $101
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Citibank Dividend+Platinum+Select+for+College+Students Credit Card

Citi® Dividend® Card for College Students


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$0* 1.00%* None $96
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Discover It+for+Students Credit Card

Discover it® for Students


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$0 1.00%* None $96
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Wells+Fargo Cash+Back+College+Visa+Card Credit Card

Wells Fargo Cash Back College Visa Card


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$0 1.00% None $96
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