Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy is the education and understanding of how money is made, spent, and saved, as well as the skills and ability to use financial resources to make decisions.

 

This page offers resources to assist with money management.

Financial Literacy Guidance

 Hello!  Please see the following links below, to assist you in making informed financial decisions:

 

How to Budget While You’re In School

https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/students/budgeting

 

Money Management Checklist for College Students

https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/money-management-checklist.pdf

 

 

Did You Use Student Loans? 

Estimate Your Monthly Repayment!

https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/repaymentEstimator.action

 

Know Your Student Loan Balance

View your loan history through the National Student Loan Data System, the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid information.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid and provides aid information, including Title IV loans and Pell Grants. NSLDS tracks this information from the financial aid approval stage through the closure stage.

Data is transmitted to NSLDS from schools, agencies that guaranty loans, the Direct Loan program, the Pell Grant program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs.

You can view your NSLDS information by logging into studentaid.gov. Your profile will provide personalized information like your federal student loan balance, disbursement dates and contact information. You can also view information on your federal loan servicer(s).

 

 

Your Financial Health

Avoid Financial Aid Fraud

https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/dont-get-scammed.pdf

 

Know Your Credit Score!

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action