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Managing Money in College

You are a master money manager, right? Whether you are or not, we have two key services to help you manage day-to-day expenses and plan for the long term. Your UC ID, also known as your Bearcat Card, gives you purchasing power on and off campus. In addition, PNC Bank offers an account designed just for students. Read on to learn more about these valuable services.

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Bearcat Card

The Bearcat Mascot stands at the counter of Market on Main, pointing out a sign that indicates the Bearcat Card may be used there.

Grabbing lunch in the TUC food court? Buying course materials at the UC Bookstore? Picking up your favorite snacks at Market on Main? When you deposit to your Bearcat Card, paying for all of those things, and many more, is easy.

PNC Bank

The entrance to the PNC Bank branch at the University of Cincinnati. The branch is located on level 3 of Tangeman University Center.

There are a lot of reasons students need banking services, and accessing those is easy with PNC Bank! With an on-campus branch, 14 ATMs and online account management, banking couldn't be more convenient.

Course Materials

Smiling african american young man in glasses with blank screen tablet sitting in library

A recent study determined that 58% of students say that the biggest stressor about course materials is paying for them.

That's why the university and UC Bookstores have an ongoing partnership on affordability.