More college students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here’s what it’s costing them.

Economy MarketWatch By Genna Contino 07 Oct 2026 15:35 1 min read
More college students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here’s what it’s costing them.

Nearly 9 out of every 10 students who use credit cards report doing so to pay for basic living expenses such as food, housing and gas.

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