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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As Iowa State University prepares for students, faculty, and staff to return to campus it is critical that we work together to maintain a safe and welcoming environment that reflects not only the best practices for reducing the spread of COVID-19, but also our need to consistently offer our advising […]
What is a credit score? Your credit score is a number that summarizes your credit report and how well you repay your debt. Banks/credit lenders are the primary reason for credit scores because it is a quicker way to see if someone will be responsible on paying back their debts. […]
Talking about money is important. Like talking about dating, work, family, or the search for an apartment —it’s a good way to relate to friends, feel understood, have fun, and get feedback from people who are in the same boat as you. Money is an often taboo subject that gets […]