The Office of Student Financial Success provides services to improve the overall financial health and debt of students at Iowa State. Financial Success offers one-on-one advising to make managing your money easier. Here are some topics to help you learn about and maintain your finances. Budgeting You may have […]
Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Whether you usually buy your significant other the most extravagant gift or prefer to keep it low-key, there are always ways to save money during the holiday. Here are a few ways you can stay on budget this Valentine’s Day. […]
The Office of Student Financial Success will host the following webinars in preparation for the upcoming fall term. Register today! All sessions will be recorded and posted to the Office of Student Financial Aid YouTube page. July 11 – 9:00 AM – Estimating Expenses and Covering Costs – Watch Recording […]
Budget and Save in Advance Do you have plans for a big trip? Has this been something you and your friends have been dreaming and planning for some time, or was this mentioned to you today? It is important that you use appropriate funding for your spring break. While we […]
Complete Exit Counseling: Do you feel confident about everything revolving your student loans? We encourage you to complete Exit Counseling with the Office of Financial Success. By completing Exit Counseling, we can ensure that you will know everything about your student loans. This includes how much you can expect to […]
Although Thanksgiving hasn’t even passed, the holidays are fast approaching and many are gearing up for their holiday shopping. Between decorations, gifts, and other expenses, the holidays can take a toll on your finances if you don’t plan carefully. Overspending may leave you feeling like a Grinch long after December […]
1. Get a job Getting a job on campus can be beneficial to your college experience. Places on campus are willing to work with you and around your class schedule. There are also opportunities to find jobs off or near campus too. Getting a job during the school year will […]
Having a part-time job during the school year will not pay for your entire cost of attendance, but it can help offset some of the expenses or simply help you make an income for your needs. Working part-time while taking classes can have its advantages. It can help you make […]
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 […]