Power Onward with Purdue Federal
Get a free T-shirt when you open a new student checking account!1
Free exclusive T-shirt with every new Student Checking Account
Open your new Purdue Federal student checking account online or in branch, then pick up this free shirt at either of our two local branches.1
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What you need to open an account
- $5 for your Member Ownership share
- At least $25 for checking
- Unexpired government-issued ID
- Student ID
- Social Security Number
Why join Purdue Federal?
- Student checking with no minimum monthly balance requirements or monthly service fees
- Nationwide branches & ATMs
- Free Financial Wellness resources
- Exclusive Purdue Northwest debit and credit card designs
- Easy digital wallet setup in the app
- Coming soon—use Zelle® to send and receive money fast with friends and family
Visit our TWO local branches
Swing by a branch near you to grab your T-shirt or set things up in-person.
Get the Student Package!
Our Student Package hooks you up with all the tools you need to nail financial success in college.
Packed with features for busy students everywhere.
Build credit and earn cash back.
Start this chapter while saving for what's next.
Click the button below to get started! To select the Student Package, add Student Checking Account and Basic Savings Account to your Traditional Rewards Credit Card.
Show off your Pride everywhere you go
Exclusive Purdue Northwest debit and credit cards designed for proud students like you! These cards aren't just a symbol of your achievements—they come packed with incredible benefits.
Learn MoreMembership eligibility required. Subject to approval. T-shirt offer not available to existing checking account holders. Offer valid on new Student Checking accounts opened between August 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027 in our branches or online at purduefed.com. $25 minimum opening deposit for Student Checking account. New member: $5 deposit in Member Ownership Share required. T-shirt must be picked up at our Crown Point or La Porte branches only. T-shirt offer valid while supplies last, no guarantee; one t-shirt per member. Federally insured by NCUA.
Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services LLC and are used herein under license. Terms and conditions apply.