Student Banking

U.S. BANK OFFERS CHOICES FOR STUDENT BANKING

Dear Students, Parents and/or Guardians:

On behalf of Missouri Western State University and U.S. Bank, we’d like to say congratulations…you’re Missouri Western bound. You’ve certainly made an excellent choice for your education.

As part of our campus services, Missouri Western is providing you an opportunity to make another excellent choice for satisfying your banking needs. In cooperation with U.S. Bank, we are proud to present you with information about our Griffon Card. The Griffon Card will act as your campus identification card, providing easy access to University facilities and services. As an additional service, your Griffon Card can also act as your ATM/Debit card when you open a U.S. Bank Student Checking account.

By choosing U.S. Bank, you’ll receive these great benefits with a Student Checking account:

• No monthly maintenance fee and no minimum balance requirement¹
• Free U.S. Bank ATM transactions at more than 5,000 U.S. Bank ATMs including an on-campus ATM
• Four Free non-U.S. Bank ATM transactions per statement period²
• Free first order of U.S. Bank or Missouri Western logo checks
• Free U.S. Bank Online and Mobile Banking³
• Free email and text alerts³
• Free Online Statements⁴
• 24-Hour Banking Services via phone at 800-US BANKS (872-2657)
• More than 3,000 U.S. Bank branch locations in 25 states, including 5 full-service branches in St. Joseph, MO

Expecting a Financial Aid Refund?
By choosing to have your Financial Aid Refund directly deposited into a checking account, you’ll get your refund fast. By choosing to have it directly deposited into a U.S. Bank Checking account⁵, you’ll also be able to access your refund with your Griffon Card! The instructions for accessing your student account and setting up direct deposit for your refund can be found on the Business Office’s website. On the left side of the site, click on How do I… and follow the instructions.

Save Time – Open Your U.S. Bank Checking Account on Campus & Receive a Portable Power Bank!*
For your convenience, representatives from U.S. Bank will be on campus at orientation and will be available to open your checking account. Simply stop by our table and complete an application. Please remember to bring your driver’s license or state-issued identification card. A U.S. Bank representative will review your application right there, before submitting for processing and final approval for account opening at the branch. Then, just make a deposit into your new account and you will be eligible for a portable power bank from U.S. Bank! Download the U.S. Bank application

As a true partner, U.S. Bank supports the University’s mission by offering Financial Wellness seminars throughout the year to teach students about banking basics. For additional information, including helpful money tips for both students and parents, visit the Student Banking Center at usbank.com/student to learn more! Again, congratulations and welcome to Missouri Western. We’ll see you at orientation.

*Offer valid while supplies last when you open a new U.S. Bank Student Checking account at participating branches only. Limit one per account. 1. All regular account opening procedures apply. Fees for non-routine transactions may apply. $25 minimum deposit to open an account. 2. A surcharge fee will be applied by the ATM owner, unless they are participating in the MoneyPass® network 3. You may be charged access fees by your carrier, dependent upon your personal plan. Web access is needed to use Mobile Banking. Check with your carrier for details on specific fees and charges. 4. Optional paper statements available, for a fee. 5. U.S. Bank Student Checking account is not required to receive Financial Aid refund. For a comprehensive list of account pricing, terms and policies see the Consumer Pricing Information brochure and the Your Deposit Account Agreement. Deposit Products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.