Youth & Students

OK. This isn't the coolest website that you will ever find. But at FirstOntario, we are not about being cool. We're just about being us: a financial co-op that helps people just like you meet your financial needs.

At FirstOntario, we are about treating you with respect - no matter what your age is. And we're about helping you learn what you need to know to reach your financial goals. Goals like saving for a new bike, an electric guitar, a used car or an education.

Because we see lots of kids and students at our branches, we know that you are very busy - sports, music, friends, a job and school, etc. So we've tried to make things easy on this page. Read below to find information that's available throughout our website - organized here in one spot for you. Information the kids and students that we see everyday in our branches usually ask us for.

And yes, we do have internet banking, debit cards, ATMs and telephone banking... all the things that make it easy for you to handle your money at home, at school or while you travel.

FATCAT®

A kid's (12 and under) savings account.

HEADSTART® Savings

A great account to make sure your savings stay away from your spending money.

HEADSTART® Chequing

25 free debits a month, plus more in this basic, everyday banking account.

Students' Package Plan

If you use more than 25 debits a month, students can buy other account package plans for 50% off the retail price.

Student Loans

A loan specifically designed for students enrolled in post secondary studies.

Registered Education Savings Plan

You may want your parents to look at this. It's a great tool to save money for post secondary studies.

Investing

As you save money, you might want to earn more interest than your savings account offers. Here are some products that can do just that.

Cooperative Young Leaders Program

Interested in a summer leadership camp? FirstOntario sponsors youth to attend this great summer adventure.

Educational Bursaries

FirstOntario offers bursaries for students about to attend their first year of post secondary studies.

FirstOntario Community

If you want to learn more about FirstOntario and the co-operative movement, this is your starting point.

Ways to Bank

Look here for the banking options.