Save Money as a Young Adult
Follow these tips from a local college graduate. and create good financial habits for life!
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College Bound
Helping families make life's important financial decisions
How your family benefits:
- Expert advice to help you navigate the college funding process
- FREE private family consultations for members
- Certified College Funding Specialists on staff ready to help you
- Develop strategies to obtain funding
- Create a personalized financing plan
Paying for College
CAP COM helps high school students and their families with the daunting task of this major investment. Join Certified College Funding Specialists Kim Donah and Ryan Chenot for this on demand webinar.
Family Consultation
Meet with us 1-on-1 in a preliminary meeting with the student and parent(s)/guardians(s). We'll provide an overview of college planning, financial aid, and college funding options. We can help you every step of the way.
Save Time Before Appointment
Before your family consultation, please complete the College Bound student information worksheet and bring it with you to your appointment. This will save you time at your appointment.
Resources for Students
College Bound has compiled a list of resources to help you with:
- College search
- Funding sources
- FAFSA
- Applications
- Planning a visit
- Best places to buy books
College Planning Process
Watch the webcast to learn tips for how to plan for, apply to, and pay for college. Host Chris Fasano discusses strategies with Kim Donah, CAP COM's Certified College Funding Specialist.
Shortcuts to major topics:
Discounts for Students
CAP COM members save 10% on ACT & SAT test preparation with Prowess Test Prep, an Albany-based company that offers one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, and group classes. Visit www.prowessprep.com and tell them you are a CAP COM member for your discount.
- Download flyer for live online SAT course for May 2021 exam (PDF)
- College Planning & SAT Testing Information: www.collegeboard.org
- ACT Testing Information: www.act.org
Bank Well, Live Well
Simplify your finances and enhance your life. Make the most of every CAP COM benefit.
Mastering Your Savings
Create savings accounts to put away money for specific goals. You can name them whatever you wish, such as College Savings, Spring Break, Summer Job.
Get Our Mobile App
Your personal branch is open 24/7 when you bank with our mobile app. See balances, make transfers, pay bills, and more.
Free ATMs Everywhere
Young adult checking accounts include FREE ATM use worldwide* for members age 15-25.
CAP COM will reimburse members with Young Adult Checking for ATM surcharges up to $5 and International Service Assessments incurred when using their CAP COM Debit Card within 24 hours of the transaction. Members ages 15-17 must have a parent/guardian as a joint owner.