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Citi Forward for students. 5x on food, 5x on books and entertainment.
I would recommend Sallie Mae Rewards MC for your school and food spending:
5% gasoline category rewards are earned on the first $250 net purchases made per monthly billing cycle.
5% groceries category rewards are earned on the first $250 net purchases made per monthly billing cycle.
5% books category rewards are earned on the first $750 net purchases made per monthly billing cycle at eligible book stores. (Amazon, Barnes&Noble for textbooks).
Everything else, 1% cashback.
Otherwise, you can also apply for the Citi Forward Stuent Card.
5% points at Restaurants (including fast food), Movies, and Bookstores (Amazon counts)