Student Banking Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 16th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Pennsylvania government authority seeks a financial institution to deliver student banking services, financial literacy programming, and campus-accessible low-fee account management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$1,000,000 – $5,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Publication Date: March 16th, 2026

Preproposal Conference Call: March 23rd, 2026

Deadline for Questions: March 30th, 2026

Amendment Issued (Questions/Answers): April 6th, 2026

Submission Date/Time: April 10th, 2026; 2:00 p.m. est/edt

Services Start: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 30th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive student banking services. Required offerings include specialized student banking programs alongside financial wellness and literacy initiatives for students. The selected financial institution must support a wide range of low or no-fee account transactions, both online and in person, such as payroll and direct deposit, withdrawals, bill payment, refunds, and financial aid reimbursements, with check-writing privileges for account holders.

Banking services must include 24/7 virtual access along with live chat support during typical business hours, and a toll-free phone service for extended hours at least six days per week. The provider's debit card must facilitate on-campus and local transactions via ATM or e-center cashier facilities. The bank will receive exclusive marketing rights for its accounts and credit cards and may reach students, staff, and faculty through multiple marketing avenues, including printed materials and campus presentations. ATMs installed must connect to major networks such as STAR or similar systems. The contract duration is five years.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.