A student savings account is like a savings account made just for university or college students ๐
They exist to slightly offset the general education expenses and or tuition ๐ธ
So, these accounts come with special benefits. ๐ฅณ
Letโs learn about 4 of them today ๐ง
1๏ธโฃ Lower minimum balances.
This means you can save smaller amounts and still reap the rewards of interest ๐ฅณ
2๏ธโฃ Reduced or no monthly fees
Thatโs right! Savings accounts cost less to maintain ๐ค
3๏ธโฃ Reduced or no overdraft fees
๐กOverdrafting is when you run into negative balance
Most banks punish over-drafting your account by charging you a fee, so youโre in debt + owing money ๐
Most student savings accounts, however, know that youโre young and might make more mistakes early on โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
So, many of them waive overdraft fees ๐ธ
4๏ธโฃ Perks
Since you register with your student ID, some banks may have perk deals with your school ๐
Banks have varying restrictions, but usually, any full-time college student can open an account ๐ฉโ๐
Now you know about special accounts just for students ๐