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GOOD GRADES PAY

Good Grades Really Do Pay Off! Earn A's Earn Cash. Enter to win a scholarship! Good Grades Pay Student Incentive. 

Turn Good Grades Into Great Rewards!

At First Bank of Montana, we’re proud to champion our communities—and we know education opens the door to lifelong success. That’s why we reward students for their hard work in the classroom.
 
With Good Grades Pay Student Rewards, every report card can earn cash when you have a Totally Free Checking Account at FBMT. Plus, you can enter to win one of seven scholarships awarded at the end of the school year—five $1,000 scholarships and two $2,500 scholarships.
 

Because at First Bank of Montana, we believe good grades should pay off—today and for the future.


Here's how it works...

1. Open a totally free checking account at First Bank of Montana. 
    • MINORS MUST have a co-signed ACCOUNT WITH A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN.
    • If you already have a totally free checking account, you're good to go! No need to open a new one.
    • OPEN AN ACCOUNT
2. Bring in your grades during the school year
    • You can bring in your grades once every semester. 
    • Any current grades reporting are accepted. (i.e. printed grades or your school's grade reporting app.)
    • Stop by any First Bank of Montana Branch to submit your grades.
3. Get rewarded!
    • Earn $3 for every A (up to $20 per semester).
    • Score a $5 bonus for a 4.0 GPA.
    • Complete our Financial Literacy Course for an extra $10. Learn More and get started! Contact a local branch after course completion for payment.
4. Enter for a chance to win one of seven scholarships awarded at the end of the school year—five $1,000 scholarships and two $2,500 scholarships!
 

GOOD GRADES PAY (GGP): Certain restrictions apply. Eligibility: Students ages 12-25 on the last day of the school year and be enrolled in a Montana public, private, homeschool, charter school, or a 2- or 4-year college or vocational school. Students must have a First Bank of Montana Totally Free checking account (minors require a parent or guardian co-signer). Earn $3 per “A” or “A-“ (or equivalent grade), with a $3 minimum, $20 maximum award per term, plus a $5 bonus for a 4.0 GPA (one per term). Awards are deposited into the First Bank of Montana primary checking account. First Bank of Montana may modify or cancel the program at any time (without affecting pending payments). FINANCIAL LITERACY INCENTIVE: GGP students with an open First Bank of Montana checking account may earn a one-time $10 incentive for completing the GGP Financial Literacy Course. Payment will be deposited within one month of the nearest report card submission. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CUSTOMER TO ENTER. Open to eligible middle school, junior high, high school, and college students in Montana. See First Bank of Montana website for official scholarship rules. TAX OBLIGATIONS: Cash awards and/or scholarships may be tax reportable. Consult your tax advisor. TOTALLY FREE CHECKING: Unless specified otherwise, customer purchases checks. Other fees such as overdraft, continuous overdraft, etc. may apply. See fee schedule for details. Bank rules and regulations apply.

 

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Strong futures are built on strong foundations. Financial Foundations is our free financial education program designed to help you learn real-world money skills and gain confidence in managing your finances.
 
 
 
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Choose a card that’s as unique as you are. Explore our full gallery of debit card designs and find the one that fits your style.
 
 
 
GOOD CREDIT IS IMPORTANT. BUILD OR ESTABLISH YOURS TODAY!
 
Start building your credit with confidence. Our Credit Builder Program lets you make consistent payments toward a secured loan—and once it’s paid off, the savings account it’s tied to becomes yours.
 
 

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Lewistown, Big Sandy, Chester, Chinook, Choteau, Conrad, Fairfield, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Plentywood and Vaughn.