Whether you are getting ready to graduate this Spring, or are currently enrolled, it’s always a good idea to review your loan history from time to time so you are aware of your own borrowing. Don’t wait until the last semester of your senior year! Luckily, you don’t need to […]
If you’re like most people, the idea of financially planning for a pandemic was not on your 2020 to-do list. Now that we are well into 2021, you may still have a number of unexpected financial questions. Things like: what’s the best approach right now to handle financial stress? How […]
How to Pick the Right Apartment by: John H, Peer Financial Advisor After living in the dorms, you decide you want an alternative place to live next semester. Or maybe you recently graduated and are now looking for where to live for your new job. Either way, apartment hunting […]
Figure out your budget Making a budget can seem like a time-consuming thing to do, but it is one of the most important steps in order to ensure that you are financially organized. Creating a budget is going to allow you to track your spending, so you know exactly […]
The ultimate goal of going to college is to graduate. While it may be exciting to receive the first job and heading out into the real world, there are many new financial aspects that it is also important to prepare for. Here are a few tips toward preparing for your […]
Create a Buffer Understanding that what you plan for isn’t always the case. There are going to be unexpected expenses that come up especially with being a college student. You will learn when to expect these and how to deal with them as you practice consistent budgeting. In the beginning, […]
Written by Office of Student Financial Success Peer Mentor : Kassadi Hilton Filing the FAFSA can seem like a very complicated and daunting task. Due to this, many students often become frustrated and make mistakes within the FAFSA filing process. Here are a few tips and tricks that are helpful […]
Whether you are new to the Ames community, or just looking for a more convenient option, finding the right financial institution to fit your needs can be one of the biggest transitions a student makes while in college. Here are some things to consider before opening that new checking or […]
We are excited to see students back on campus, and would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our new freshman students. As you get acquainted with campus, your course schedule, and getting into a routine, you may be wondering, what are all these online courses that show […]