Being a student at a college or university is an exciting time. You may be living on your own or commuting to school for the first time. Either way, you are likely facing a few expenses that you didn't have while you were in high school. Below you will find products, advice and tips to help you manage the cost of student living.
Student Banking

CUA also offers Student loans and Lines of Credit that can help cover the costs of student life.
Have questions about any of these products? Speak to a member of the CUA team at 902.492.6500 or info@cua.com.
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Save for school to help take some stress out of paying tuition. | Here are a few tips to help your student budget go further. | Use your credit card in a way that offers you the most benefit. |
A budget is a great place to start. Start by listing all of your income and expenses. Try to factor in a portion of your tuition payment each month to be put into savings, that way when it’s actually due, you have the money set aside. Learn more about budgeting »
A credit card can be a great tool for building your credit and taking advantage of the offered benefits, if you use it responsibly. To start, get a low limit card that you know you’ll be able to pay in full. If you have a credit card with a $500 limit, try to keep that amount of cash in your savings account.
Come and speak to a Financial Advisor. The CUA team would be happy to help you achieve what matters most. Call 902.492.6500 to set up an appointment at the branch nearest you.