Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown Partnered with PNC Bank in 2014 to grant PNC exclusive on-campus access to its student body. As part of its agreements, Georgetown can make up to $180,000 each year, but only if a certain threshold of students and faculty open new accounts.

PNC Bank’s Exclusive Access Fuels University Profits

By Maja Ochojska November 8, 2019

On June 30, 2014, Georgetown University earned $240,000 dollars for granting PNC Bank exclusive access to its students. Since then, Georgetown has helped ensure that PNC has the capability to meet its...

A Problematic Partnership

By The Editorial Board October 26, 2012

The GOCard has been advertised as a way to reduce the number of cards students need to carry. But the recent contract linking PNC Bank accounts to GOCards leaves us worried that these business partners...

GOCards Can Be Tied To PNC Accounts

By Meghan Patzer September 11, 2012

Georgetown’s GOCard Office and PNC Bank have partnered to allow students to link their GOCards to a PNC debit account, joining a national trend that has drawn criticism from higher education...

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