$300* Checking Account Bonus for College Students
Get a checking account built for student life — low fees, early direct deposit, and anytime access.
College is expensive, we’re here to help with a $300 bonus when you open a checking account
KEY BENEFITS
Convenient digital banking app
Low to no monthly fees
Surcharge-free ATM access
Digital wallet ready
Early direct deposit
Are you ready to level up your banking game?
Say goodbye to your boring checking account and hello to $300* when you open a new checking account at Oregon State Credit Union. Students at any college, university, or trade school within the 31 counties we serve in Oregon and Washington with an email address ending in “.edu” are eligible.
It’s easy to get your $300*
- Open a checking account of your choice using your student email address. Students using an email address ending in “.edu” are eligible. (Members under 18 years of age, businesses, trusts, and members with existing checking accounts or who have had a checking account within the previous 12 months are not eligible for the bonus).
- Within 60 days of opening, complete 10 qualifying transactions. (Qualifying transactions include debit card purchases, mobile wallet purchases, or bill pay).
- Sign up for eStatements. Get your statements faster, more securely, and help save a tree!
That’s it! Your $300 will be deposited into your Basic Savings account no later than the last day of the 4th calendar month after account opening. Every Oregon State Credit Union membership comes with a free basic savings, so you’ll get immediate access to your deposited funds.
Make sure to use your student email address ending in “.edu” when setting up your account in order to qualify for this offer.
* Offer is subject to change at any time and valid for new checking accounts opened on or after October 10, 2025. Only university students with proof of student status are eligible. Members with existing checking accounts, members under the age of 18, businesses, trusts do not qualify. To qualify for this promotional offer, within 60 days of account opening complete 10 qualifying transactions and enroll in estatements. Qualifying transactions include debit card purchases, Pay It Now transfers, and Bill Pay. If all conditions are satisfied, $300 will be deposited to the member’s Basic Savings account no later than the first business day of the 4th calendar month following the month in which the qualifying actions are completed. One bonus paid per member designated as primary owner of the checking account. Minimum opening balance of $25 required. The Credit Union reserves the right to terminate this promotion at any time without notice. This offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other offers.
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