Bank Accounts & Credit Cards

A helpful guide on banking and credit cards for international students can be found here

Bank Accounts

Most students prefer having a U.S. bank account. When opening the bank account, bring your passport and an additional form of personal identification such as an ID card. Most students choose First National Bank (located in Cresson with an ATM on campus) or Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, or Chase.

On-Campus ATMs

There is one automated teller machine (ATMs) located on the Mount Aloysius campus for your convenience in our Cosgrave Student Center. It is hosted by First National Bank (FNB). You do not need an account with FNB to use the ATM, however, using an ATM operated by your bank can reduce cash withdrawal fees at these machines.

Credit Cards

If you choose to obtain a credit card (such as VISA or Mastercard), you can also use this to make daily purchases. It is important, however, to understand all the risks and responsibilities associated with using credit cards. You can read about these here