Managing money during the summer can be difficult. With less school work to focus on, hanging out with friends occurs more often. But, hanging out can become expensive. There are many ways you can spend time with friends while spending little to no money. Outdoor Activities One way you can […]
April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month! In efforts to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach students how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits, our staff at the Office of Student Financial Success want to help you! So what is financial literacy? Financial literacy is the education […]
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 […]