The Debit Card Trap

Dennis Gosnell Assistant Editor In part one of this story, U.S. PIRG referred to campus debit cards as a trap in which students end up paying high fees. According to U.S. PIRG, for years students could receive their financial aid free by check or direct deposit. Colleges would have to pay about five dollars per […]

College debit cards risk for students

Dennis Gosnell Assistant Editor   In recent years banks have partnered with colleges to provide students with debit cards. These debit cards allow colleges to ensure easy and smooth transactions with students. However, students might find that the transaction fees are little more than they would choose to pay. On Sept. 18, U.S. Public Interest […]