Money Management
In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), by October
29,2011 each post-secondary institution that participates in Title IV federal student
aid programs must post a net price calculator on its website that uses institutional
data to provide estimated net price information to current and prospective students
and their families based on a student's individual circumstances. This calculator
should allow students to calculate an estimated net price of attendance at an institution
(defined as cost of attendance minus grant and scholarship aid) based on what similar
students paid in a previous year. The net price calculator is required for all Title
IV institutions that enroll full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate
students.
The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) has developed the cashcourse.org
web site specifically to help college students and graduates across the country. This
program allows universities to provide college students with the resources necessary
to cultivate positive money management habits and financial literacy skills that will
last a lifetime. Money management skills and access to personal financial planning
resources are necessary for college students to build a healthy financial future.
USA Funds Life Skills is a web-based financial literacy program that promotes measurable
improvements in personal finance practices. This program offers students free lessons
on topics such as managing credit card debt, personal finances, and student loans.
Following the lessons the students are able to attempt quizzes that will test their
financial knowledge and their ability to apply that knowledge.
The National Student Loan Data System maintains information about all your Federal
Student Loans. This site allows you to access the total amount of every loan, who
your lender is, and the status of your loan.
The U.S. Department of Education provides students with information on loan repayment
and consolidation. Understanding how you repay your loans can go a long way toward
building a solid financial foundation.
This Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website is a one-stop national resource to learn
about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter,detect, and defend against identity
theft. On this site, consumers can learn how to avoid identity theft-and learn what
to do if their identity is stolen.
Mint is a free budget tool that can be accessed either from your computer or smartphone.
Mint automatically pulls all your financial information into one place, so you can
finally get the entire picture.
Office of Financial Aid