College students with credit cards can get a jump-start on building credit, but they should be as well-informed as possible to avoid going over their limits. Key Takeaways.

Credit cards for college students typically have lower approval requirements, so even if you have no credit, not much income and no one to co-sign your application, you can still get approved for ...

A college student interested in applying for a student credit card on their own typically needs to be at least 18 years-old, enrolled in college, and may be asked to state an income level, or show ...

Over 67% of college undergraduate students have a credit card in their own name, and a little over 9% have access to a credit card as an authorized user, according to a mid-September survey from U ...

Credit card companies can no longer ply students with free pizza and T-shirts to get them to open an account thanks to the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009.

If you already have a credit card, you can add a student as an authorized user.This means that good credit built on this card will be attached to their name. This can be done before the student ...

Co-signing for a credit card is a big decision that requires weighing the pros and cons regardless of the maturity or responsibility shown by your college student. As a co-signer, you can help ...

More than 36% of students reported having credit card debt of $1,000 or more in one recent study. Getting out of credit card debt can take more time than getting into it in the first place.

Maximizing Your Student Credit Card Once you’ve signed up for a new student credit card, there are some best practices you can follow to get the most out of it. You’ll want to ensure you are ...

The Chase Freedom Student credit card is a great choice for college students who are looking to earn cash back or travel rewards with a credit card, but who have a limited credit history.

International students with an F-1 visa that provides work authorization in the U.S. can apply for an SSN and thus qualify for most student credit cards. Students not authorized to work in the U.S ...

While college students' aforementioned credit card debt is less than the average U.S. credit card debt — which stands at $5,010 per person, according to TransUnion — it can have outsized ...