 TITLE: Do You Have to Be a Student to Get a Student Credit Card? CONTENT: Qualifying for a Student Credit Card\n------------------------------------\nIn order to qualify for a student credit card, you must:\n*   Be a U.S. citizen or resident with a Social Security number.\n*   Be 18 or older.\n*   If under 21, you must show that you earn sufficient income (such as from a part-time job) to meet the card issuer's requirements.\n*   Prove that you're enrolled in school. Each card issuer has its own definition of what this means. For example, Discover requires you to be enrolled in a \"two- or four-year college or university\"; State Farm requires you to attend a \"postsecondary educational institution.\" The Journey® Student Credit Card From Capital One® doesn't require proof of college enrollment—you just have to meet the credit and income requirements.\n*   Have a good credit score. Making payments on student loans and other credit accounts on time can help you build a credit history even before you get a credit card. If you're not sure what your credit score is, you can get a free credit score from Experian to check it. END