Student cards can be helpful tools, but if you're under 21, aren't employed and lack a credit history, it won’t be easy to qualify. Here's what to know. Many or all of the products on this page are ...

Getting a credit card can be a smart financial move for college students to build a strong credit history early in adult life. Over half of college students have a credit card, according to Sallie Mae ...

For people just starting out, student credit cards and secured credit cards might be the best options since both types have less stringent requirements for approval. Student credit cards are designed ...

As the new academic year nears, Bruins may be exploring financial independence for the first time, from learning how to manage a budget to building credit. Those looking to build credit can choose ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Students under 21 can only report personal income, allowances from family members and residual scholarship/grant money after tuition and college expenses. Students over 21 can also report income from ...