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Student Banking Solutions
Get great rates and personalized advice on our student banking products.
Student Chequing
We're saying welcome with up to $1501. Open an eligible account and complete the qualifying criteria. You get unlimited day-to-day transactions and pay NO monthly fee.
Credit Card Options
Looking for your first credit card as a student? Earn rewards, get cash back or a low-rate option, you choose.
Contact us today and we can help you pick the right option for your needs.
or call us at 1.877.560.0100
Student Line of Credit
Our student line of credit is a great option for eligible students currently enrolled in full- or part-time post-secondary studies at an accredited Canadian university or college. It provides an easy solution to cover expenses such as tuition, books and living costs.
Features and Benefits:
✓ Access up to $10,000 per year, up to a maximum of $40,000 over four years of study*
✓ Make interest-only payments while in school and up to one year after graduation
✓ Competitive interest rates (we have some of the lowest interest rates in the market)
Try Self-Directed Investing with our partner, Qtrade
Get up to 5% Cash Back**
You’ve got big dreams. Goals for your future. Pursue them with the confidence that comes from expanded knowledge and expert insights. And from tools that help guide your investment decisions.
Ready to make your money move? To qualify, simply set up an automatic pre-authorized contribution of at least $50.
- Pay no quarterly admin fee
- Get discounted trading commissions of $7.75
- Have access to 100 commission-free ETFs
- No account minimums, so you can start small if you need to
- For investors aged 18 to 30
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How can we help?
1Terms and conditions. The offer period begins on January 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time and ends on December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Offer Period”).
*Approval and credit limit are subject to Alterna’s credit approval criteria.
** Click here for terms and conditions.
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