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5 Benefits of PSECU Membership for College Students Now and After Graduation

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From balancing a heavy course load to planning for life after graduation, you have a lot on your mind as a college student. And while we can’t take away the late-night study sessions or choose the perfect career path for you, we can help you with something else that may be weighing on your mind – learning about and improving your financial know-how.

Never heard of PSECU before? We’re a digital-first credit union that provides no- or low-fee financial products, like free checking accounts, auto loans for new and used vehicles, and services like mobile check deposit and free credit score service1, to more than 590,000 members across Pennsylvania and beyond. In addition to our high-quality, low-cost products and services, we provide you with free educational resources, like our Resource Center, to empower you to manage and grow your money.

There are many ways to maximize your PSECU membership as a college student, and we’ve highlighted some of our favorites below. The best part? These can all be effortlessly taken with you after you graduate, giving you access to the financial products, tools, and resources you need now and long after you walk across the stage.

1. Get the financial products and services you need without the fees.

When you began college, you likely took on new financial responsibilities. On top of making sure your tuition is paid, you may have off-campus living expenses or bills in your name for the first time, like a cell phone.

We offer an easy way to manage these responsibilities with free checking and savings accounts with online and mobile access, full-service digital banking options, including text and email account alerts, and no fees to open or maintain an account.

Plus, since we’re part of a large ATM network, it’s easy to find an ATM near you to deposit or withdraw money for free. Need to use your PSECU debit card but can’t find an in-network ATM? If you use a PSECU debit card at an out-of-network ATM and get charged, we’ll rebate fees on withdrawals up to $20 per month with direct deposit and up to $8 per month without.

2. Organize your money the way you want.

We don’t just offer free accounts. We offer you the ability to manage your money in the way that works best for you. Once you become a PSECU member, you can open different accounts to separate the money you want to save from the money you’ll need to spend on daily expenses or bills.

Want one place for your new car savings? And a different one for your day-to-day purchases? Another for your emergency refund? Renaming an account to keep your goals visible and organized is quick and easy in online banking by simply changing the description.

3. Get rewarded for using your debit card.

While some banks or credit unions reserve rewards programs for credit card users, that’s not the case with us. We know many college students aren’t quite ready or able to have a credit card on their own. In addition to our credit card reward programs, we also offer perks for our debit card users.

When you use your PSECU debit card, you can earn cash rewards. For eligible debit card purchases of $10 or over, you’ll earn either $.05 or $.10, based on qualifying factors2.

4. Learn about money management on your own schedule.

Checking accounts, navigating student loans, monitoring your credit, and more – as you get deeper into managing your own finances, you may feel overwhelmed. That’s where our free educational resources come in.

Whether you’re already a PSECU member or are considering joining, we offer a wealth of free, on-demand educational resources to help you understand not only our products and services but also money management in general.

Our Resource Center hosts hundreds of articles designed to help you learn about managing money, with topics that range from budgeting and financial security tips to PSECU's latest products and services.

5. Take us with you when you graduate.

The best part of your PSECU account is that you can take it with you when you graduate. While you may use them differently, the same products, services, benefits, and resources that are available to you as a college student are accessible to all of our members, no matter your age or stage of life. There’s no time spent closing a student account just to open a new one, and you don't have to worry about hidden fees that appear once you end your college enrollment. The same low- or no-fee products and services you’ve grown to love will accompany you wherever you go, giving you one less thing to worry about once graduation rolls around.

To learn more about the perks of PSECU accounts for college students, visit psecu.com/students.

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1PSECU is not a credit reporting agency. Members must have PSECU checking or a PSECU loan to be eligible for this service. Joint owners are not eligible.

2You can earn $0.10 cash rewards on eligible purchases of $10 or over with a PSECU checking account and one or more qualifying monthly direct deposit(s) totaling at least $500. You can earn $0.05 cash rewards on eligible purchases of $10 or over for accounts with a PSECU checking account. Certain restrictions may apply. See the Visa® Debit Card Rewards Program Terms and Conditions for full details.

The content provided in this publication is for informational purposes only. Nothing stated is to be construed as financial or legal advice. Some products not offered by PSECU. PSECU does not endorse any third parties, including, but not limited to, referenced individuals, companies, organizations, products, blogs, or websites. PSECU does not warrant any advice provided by third parties. PSECU does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by third parties. PSECU recommends that you seek the advice of a qualified financial, tax, legal, or other professional if you have questions.

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