Living away from home, while working toward a college education, can be a stressful juggling act. Everyday living expenses, emergencies and unexpected necessities would require a great deal of cash on hand. However, students have another option - a student credit card. With a student credit card, a student can make those necessary purchases, such as textbooks, groceries and transportation expenses, at a moment's notice. In case of an emergency, for example a medical need or car repair, a student credit card allows for an immediate solution. Widely accepted worldwide at ATMs, restaurants, hotels and for booking train or plane tickets, student credit cards make getting from place to place easier.