Is it necessary to pay credit card bills while still in school?
Yes. Unlike most student loans, credit cards require that you pay at least the Minimum Due each month. It is also not a good idea to build up a huge balance, which you expect to pay off after graduation. Reasons for this include: you may not get a job immediately; your expenses will most likely increase (i.e., rent, utilities, insurance); you will need to begin making payments on student loans; and interest on your credit cards will continue to build until the balance is paid in full.
