If you get an option to be a part of the family plan with other students, please consider that as thats a viable and a great option too
I personally use and recommend Mint Mobile, as its student pocket friendly and has a good coverage (in New Jersey and New York as thats my main residency area). Please ask your seniors to recommend service providers if your universities is in any other state, they’ll be able to help you better
You can use my referral link below and any plan for first three months at 15$/month