The card features decent ongoing rewards, a rich sign-up bonus and a lengthy intro APR offer, but students may struggle to qualify because of credit score requirements.

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Earn 3% cash back in a category you choose each month (6% in the first year), plus 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, and 1% everywhere else. But there are limits to how much bonus cash back ...