Stony Brook Alumni Association Rewards Visa
Summary: PartnersFirst and Stony Brook State University of New York have created the official visa credit card of the Stony Brook Alumni Association. This card offers a number of benefits and features as well as a rewards program for all alumni, friends and family of Stony Brook State University. We’ll take a look at some interesting facts about the university as well as the details of the credit card.
About Stony Brook State University
Stony Brook State University is located in Stony Brook, New York, founded in 1957 as one of the State University of New York’s four University Centers. It includes a 1,039 acre campus on the north shore of Long Island and a stadium and sports complex that seats 8,300. Stony Brook University Medical Center, the Health Sciences Center, and the Veterans Home – to Stony Brook Manhattan, a new Research and Development Park are also located at the University.
Interesting Facts
Stony Brook State University is ranked in the top 1 percent of all universities in the world by the London Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the top 100 best national universities and top 50 public national universities by U.S. News & World Report. Kiplinger rated Stony Brook in the top 25 of 100 best values in public universities and the Wall Street Journal ranked them eighth with students that continue on to elite graduate programs.
Notable and Celebrity Alumni of Stony Brook
- Laura Schlessinger – commentator of Dr. Laura radio show.
- Sandy Pearlman- rock music promoter.
- Joe Nathan- pitcher for Minnesota Twins.
- Russell T. Lewis-CEO and President of New York Times Company.
- Adam Klein- Opera singer.
- Scott Higham- Investigative journalist for the Washington Post and winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize.
- Joy Behar- Comedienne and talk show host.
- Jeff Raskin- author and co creator of Macintosh Computer and Apple Computer, Inc.
Features and Benefits of the Partners First Stony Brook Alumni Association Rewards Visa
This credit card offers 0% APR on balance transfers for the first 6 months and no annual fee. The APR on purchases may be as low as 12.24%. There are also no over the limit fees or late fees as well as no liability for fraudulent purchases and 24/7 customer service. There are two Stony Brook University card designs to choose from.
Additionally, a portion of what you spend with the credit card will support Stony Brook scholarships and the Alumni Association as well as reunions, Homecoming and other events. There are credit lines available up to $250,000.00.
Rewards Program: Cardholders of the Stony Brook Alumni Association Rewards Visa receive 1% cash back on all purchases. Points can also be redeemed for airline travel with no blackout dates, merchandise and opportunities for unique experiences as well as valuable merchandise and gift cards from name brand retailers.
Conclusion: This credit card is a great way for alumni, friends and family to show their school pride, earn rewards and support the Stony Brook Alumni Association. With all of the benefits including the lack of “nuisance fees”, cardholders will be able to enjoy supporting Stony Brook University, simply by using their credit card and yet earning rewards at the same time.
