<p>I know a direct deposit account needs to set up, is there a convienent bank available? i.e. (Armed Forces Bank, AAFCU?)</p>
<p>Armed Forces Bank is convenient (on campus) and there is atleast one other. Banking is no problem - you can sign up at orientation or later.</p>
<p>Check with USAA. I think your are eligible if you're in an academy, plus, they have pretty good car insurance and other services that are strictly geared toward officers and older enlisted.</p>
<p>as an add on to nurseypoo, you don't have to have a USAA bank account to have the insurance. You will be offered personal property coverage when you enter, its cheap, take it. I have an Armed Forces Bank account, haven't had any problems with it at all. I use the debit card with it to pay bills online, and until recently I used the credit card. I actually got a USAA credit card since it has the cash back benefits (get enough back for a Starbucks a month! lol) but I figure if I show responsibility with 2 cards then it helps with credit later.</p>