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Tips for Building Credit as a College Student
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Last Updated: October 3, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Because your credit score may impact where you live and work, the sooner you can start building credit history, the better.
- You can start building credit history through the responsible use of a student card or a secured card.
- You can practice good credit management by paying your bill on time and keeping credit card spending low.
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