Local Banks | Student Spending | Work Study
To handle financial matters in the most convenient way, it is probably best if students open checking accounts at banks providing ATM service. There is only one ATM (Bank of America) on the campuses – in the main lobby of Huntley Bookstore. Otherwise, Foothill Independent and PFF’s ATMs are also fairly close. Bank of America however has thousands of ATMs everywhere you may travel.
The following is a list of the banks closest to HMC (1 mile radius or about a 20-minute walk), along with the cheapest checking account that can be opened by students. This information is subject to change.
| Pacific Western (formerly Foothill Indepedent) 223 W Foothill Blvd
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U.S. Bank (formerly PFF Bank and Trust)
0.5 miles from Platt
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Bank of America
0.8 miles from Platt Center
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Chase (formerly Washington Mutual) Claremont Village 0.8 miles from Platt Center
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Wells Fargo
Claremont Village 0.9 miles from Platt
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California Bank and Trust
Claremont Village 0.9 miles from Platt Center
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| First City Credit Union
Claremont Village 1.1 miles from Platt Center
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Student Spending
Students normally spend $80-$100 per month on living expenses (laundry, movies, snacks, toiletries). Also, if they are bringing a car (they must bring proof of insurance as well), there is a $20 per semester registration fee. There are no charges for library cards, computer accounts or routine computer print-outs.
Work-Study
Work-study is often part of a student’s financial aid package. New students are offered work-study for the first semester. They can look for a job as soon as they arrive on campus. The Office of Career Services, Dean of Students Office, Admissions and Computing and Information Services should have ideas as to where students can find jobs. Paychecks for student workers are distributed every two weeks.
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