Smart choices for students
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Finally: banking that has your back
ATB was built to help every Albertan student.
Wherever you learn, whatever you study and however you like to bank, every Albertan student can find help with ATB. Our chequing accounts, lines of credit, and Mastercards® all offer great benefits for students like you—like being free and having low interest. And if you’re not sure where to start, we’d love to answer all your questions.
Smart student banking solutions
A line of credit for life on campus
The Students First Line of Credit
This low-interest line of credit (LOC) is a no-brainer deal for students. Access money as you need it and repay on your terms.
Learn moreThe card that pays you
ATB Gold Cash Rewards Mastercard®
This Mastercard is a smart choice for students thanks to its $0 annual fee and unlimited cash back.
Learn moreA smart setup for student life
The Students First Account
The best chequing account for Alberta students makes it easy for them to take on the world. Enjoy unlimited transactions, no monthly fee and more.
Learn moreFund your professional education
The Professional Students Line of Credit
Professional training isn’t easy. But funding it can be. Enjoy a preferred interest rate and take up to 25 years to repay.
Learn moreNo risk. No fuss. No monthly fee.
The Springboard Savings® Account
Premium interest plus no obligations or minimum balance equals one great deal for students. Balances over $5,000 earn even more!
Learn moreYour ticket to the career—and lifestyle—you want.
The Apprenticeship Line of Credit
Step into your future with confidence—and immediate, reusable access to your full approved amount. Plus, repay on your terms.
Learn moreFee freedom for digital bankers
The No-Fee All-in Digital Account®
This student-friendly account comes with a line of credit—plus unlimited digital transactions and no monthly fee or minimum balance.
Learn moreInvesting made easy
ATB Prosper
It's never too early to start saving—with ATB Prosper, it's simple. Just tell us your goal and we'll give you a personalized plan to get there.
Learn moreOpen a chequing account. Get $100. Don’t miss out.
Get $100 with a Students First Account. Easy. Perform one ATB Visa Debit transaction and another select transaction. Terms apply.
Where simple is smart
Little things have a magic habit of turning into big things over time. ATB Prosper makes investing easy for students.
Check it outOur best advice for students
Five ways to pay for your education
Paying for school shouldn’t be the most stressful part of being a student. Check out these five tips on finding funds.
The smartest way to pay off student loans
Your first instinct might be to pay off your student loans as quickly as possible. But there are a few things to consider.
The #1 investing tip—it’s surprisingly simple
We’d like to share with you our biggest piece of investing advice and 3 investing habits that can play a significant role in your investing strategy; whether in your 20s or after.
We’ve got great advice no matter where you are on your post-secondary journey. Check out the rest of our Good Advice for students.
Need some more guidance? We’d love to help.
You’ve got a lot to think about. If you need any help with banking while you’re in school—or you have any questions—we’d love to meet at a time and place that works for you.