Personal and family budgeting
Understanding credit building principles to meet long-term and short-term goals (e.g., loan to debt ratio, credit scoring, negative impacts on credit scores)
Cost planning for postsecondary or post-baccalaureate education (e.g., spending, saving, personal budgeting)
College cost of attendance (e.g., public vs. private, tuition vs. fees, personal costs)
Financial assistance (e.g., searches, application processes, and differences between private and government loans, assistantships)
Assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Do you ever wish you knew more about personal finance? No matter where you are in your financial journey, there always is more to learn. SAM’s free online courses are not intended as financial advice, but as a starting point to raise awareness, to increase skills and knowledge related to personal finance, and to guide you to helpful resources.
Research shows that financial education is most effective when it is relevant to a decision you are faced with right now. This course covers:
Establishing personal financial security (well-being) based on your personal values and circumstances.
Analyzing how your money management habits affect your financial security.
Implementing strategies and systems to realize your own sense of financial well-being.
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Your Financial Path to Graduation
Have a financial aid offer?
This tool will help you plan to finish your program with debt you can afford.
These are commonly used terms to explain financial aid to students.