This section includes ratings of credit cards that are geared toward students. Credit cards offer students convenience and an exellent way to establish a credit history. Students should be advised, however, that credit cards can cause much personal grief if not used with discipline and prudence (read the article links below). We make every effort to educate college students about credit cards, including regular lectures on college campuses about the perils of credit card debt. Please contact us if you need further assistance!

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Parents and teens, read our September 2000 article that discusses the subject of teens and credit! The article includes some useful resources and suggestions. Also you may find our March 2000 article of interest. It explains why credit card companies market so aggressively to students.

We recommend the following links for students seeking to learn more about establishing credit, credit advice, etc.

Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy Jump$tart provides personal finance education to K-12 students, including teens. We are proud to be active participants in our local chapter of Jump$tart.

CreditCardNation.com This site is the inspiration of Dr. Robert D. Manning, a leading expert on the credit card industry and a professor at the Univ. of Houston. He is the author of a highly publicized study of college credit. Dr. Manning has contributed to pro-consumer state and federal bills concerning marketing of credit cards to college students.

SayPlanning.com Helpful info./resources about going to college and career planning.

CollegeFunds.net* Provides information about scholarships and financial aid.

* CFCCT link exchange partner.