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Student Banking
Helping Students Build a Strong Financial Future
myChequing Student
Tuition, books and everyday necessities can add up. That’s why at CUA, you’ll bank for free. CUA’s myChequing Student account is designed especially for students attending college or university.
Features and Benefits:
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No monthly fee, including unlimited monthly transactions
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Unlimited e-Transfers
Student Loan and Line of Credit
CUA's Student Loan and Line of Credit options create an affordable way to make continuing education possible. The program is designed for students who require funding for post-secondary education, including tuition, course fees, books, and living expenses while away from home. Students enrolling in full-time or part-time studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution (university, college or technical school) are eligible.
Features and Benefits:
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Competitive interest rate (prime + 1%)*
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Amounts up to $40,000 for undergraduate degrees
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Amounts up to $70,000 for Professional Designations**
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Access to funds – Students have instant and ongoing access to cash to help cover the costs of tuition, books and day-to-day expenses
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Save money – Pay only the interest while you’re attending school. There is no penalty for extra payments or early repayment of the Line of Credit. Payments can be made at any time, in any amount and as often as you would like.
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Repayment will begin after a six-month grace period after end of study date (blended payment of principal and interest)
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Repayment amortizations range from five to twelve years, depending on loan amount
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Credit Life and Disability insurance available
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Free access to online banking and CUA Mobile Banking app
$10K in a Day Giveaway
Going to college or university is both an investment in your future and a lesson in personal finance. Tuition, books and everyday necessities can add up. To help ease the financial stress of getting back to class, each year CUA contributes over $10,000 to lucky students’ tuition.
In early September, our Better Way Street Team visits post-secondary campuses across Nova Scotia to host on-the-spot giveaways and provide ballots to win some major tuition prizes. Are you a post-secondary student in Nova Scotia?
View the 2024 $10K in a Day recipients.
Atlantic Central's Bursary Program
Atlantic Central partners with credit unions to offer numerous bursaries to post-secondary students in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Applications are made directly through the respective college or university. Please visit the websites below for more information on eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply.
Apply Today
You can apply for any of CUA's Student products online, at your branch, or by calling the Customer Contact Centre at 902.492.6500.
*Rate may be subject to change and without notice. Certain conditions may apply.
**Professional Designations could include the following: medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, chiropractor, law, engineering, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, MBA/EMBA and accountancy.
*** To be eligible for Student Line of Credit, the applicant must be a resident of Nova Scotia, be a Canadian citizen or have their permanent residence card.