Just for Students
At GHS, your financial education starts here!
High School and College Students are welcome to join GHS and can
enjoy many of the privileges and benefits of being a credit
union member! Why not start managing your money smart, right from
the beginning? 
- Open a checking account
- Finance your first car
- Apply for a GHS Student VISA credit card (link to more
info)
- Learn about what your credit score means and how to protect
it
We love answering questions and educating students of all ages
about every aspect of money management, as well as the ins and outs
of financing, navigating the maze of financial aid, and so much
more. GHS has been helping students just like you, build
strong financial futures since 1940.
High School Students:
Why Go to College?
More Opportunities. Attending
college opens doors to more opportunities, learning more skills,
and higher paying jobs. A degree puts you in the running for jobs
where as others without a degree may be overlooked. As well as
heading you off on a career path, college enriches your cultural
and social opportunities. You will become a well rounded individual
through academics, exposure to diversity and culture, and real-life
situations. This will enable you to interact well with others in a
variety of circumstances.
More Income. It has been proven that those who
obtain a Bachelors Degree live healthier -longer lives, have higher
employment rates, make more money, have more confidence, and have
more opportunities made available to them. Note: The average person
with a college degree will make a million dollars more than one
without a degree during the course of a lifetime. (Information
provided by "College Board").
How to Apply for a Student Loan
Student VISA
Credit Card*
- No credit card history required
- Low APR
- No annual fee or cash advance fee
- ATM access with your PIN
Visit our VISA
page for more information
*Credit approval may require a guarantor or a co-signer
