Scottymatt
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My daughter is member of CGA class of 2023. Any recommendations from other parents or cadets regarding best checking account option? Do mostcadets use the Nav Federal Credit Union?
Thanks so much for that info! It's good to know we can just use our existing family accounts for now.
It looks like I spoke a bit too soon about my DS's USAA status. This morning he just received a follow up email saying he has been approved to open accounts because they did, in fact, verified him.
A friend who has a DS that is a recent graduate from the CGA said that we should use Navy Federal since they have a branch right on campus supposedly making it easier for cadets to access $ and their accounts while on campus. Is this true? Or should my DS just move forward with USAA since his verification has been approved? Or perhaps just use our current bank accounts for now for purposes of completing the form? Sorry for all the questions...just want to do the easiest and most convenient avenue for my DS.
That's really all personal preference. If your DS thinks they need or will want to make use of a brick and mortar bank, then NFCU is the way to go. Otherwise, they're about equal. What @Capt MJ said above is true, but not all plans do this - I use an ATM once in a blue moon, so I chose the USAA checking account that gives 10 cents back for every transaction over a dollar, which doesn't include waived ATM fees. Combined with the cash back credit card, I actually make a decent amount of money back so it's well worth it for me to give up the ATM fees.Thanks so much for that info! It's good to know we can just use our existing family accounts for now.
It looks like I spoke a bit too soon about my DS's USAA status. This morning he just received a follow up email saying he has been approved to open accounts because they did, in fact, verified him.
A friend who has a DS that is a recent graduate from the CGA said that we should use Navy Federal since they have a branch right on campus supposedly making it easier for cadets to access $ and their accounts while on campus. Is this true? Or should my DS just move forward with USAA since his verification has been approved? Or perhaps just use our current bank accounts for now for purposes of completing the form? Sorry for all the questions...just want to do the easiest and most convenient avenue for my DS.