Paying for College

Here's a variety of resources to help you prepare and pay for college. Check them out.

Savings Products

Savings
A good savings option if you're just getting started.

Money Market
Earns you more than a savings account, and there are no term restrictions.

Custodial Accounts
Lets you administer gift money to a minor with potential tax savings.

Education Savings Account
Earnings are tax-free if used for education expenses.

Certificates

SaveFirst Account
Lets you save for college with just a $5 deposit, and you can also choose your own maturity date.

EasyStart^SM Certificate
Only $100 to start and accepts additional deposits to increase your savings.

Variable Rate
New rate will never fall more than ½ percentage point below the initial rate. Has no upper limit.

Standard Certificates
Certificates can earn dividends at higher rates than savings accounts and have pre-determined maturity dates.

Military Options

uscg.mil (ROTC not offered)

Calculators

Long-Term Plan Calculator

College Savings Planner

Student Budget Calculator

Mortgages5/5 ARM as low as⁺
3.607%APR

Auto Loansas low as⁺
1.99%APR

Certificatesas high as
3.00%APY

Checkingas high as
0.45%APY

Credit Cardsas low as⁺⁺
8.74%APR

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Since 1933, Navy Federal Credit Union has grown from seven members to over 7 million members. And since that time, our vision statement has remained focused on serving our unique field of membership:

Be the most preferred and trusted financial institution serving the military and their families.

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