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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 […]

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What to do with Finances before Graduation

  • budgeting
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by Isaac Ehlers
Published February 15, 2022

1. Create an account/FSA ID If the student is required to report parent information on the FAFSA, the parent and student will need to create their own separate FSA ID. 2. Start the FAFSA The FAFSA is now available until January 3rd, but you shouldn’t wait to file it. Go […]

Announcements Financial Wellness Student Loans

Steps for Filing the FAFSA 

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  • tips
by Isaac Ehlers
Published October 15, 2021

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 […]

Announcements Budgeting Financial Wellness

What to do now that you are here

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  • financial aid
  • job
  • on campus
  • tips
by Isaac Ehlers
Published September 15, 2021

Making sure your financial aid is ready to go: By now, you should have filed the FAFSA and received a financial aid package. Check with the financial aid office to make sure your financial aid and all appropriate steps have been completed for your aid to apply to the university […]

Financial Wellness Student Loans

What to do with financial aid before coming to college

  • bill
  • classes
  • financial aid
  • loans
  • tips
by Isaac Ehlers
Published August 13, 2021

Recently married or getting married soon? Marriage can affect your federal student loan repayment plan. According to Iowa College Aid Insider, some quick points are :  Filing taxes jointly with your spouse means the U.S. Department of Education will use your joint income when calculating payments under an income-driven repayment […]

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How marriage affects student loan repayment

  • loans
  • marriage
  • repayment
  • tips
by Isaac Ehlers
Published July 20, 2021

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 […]

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Working during the school year

  • job
  • money
  • on campus
  • savings
  • tips
  • work
by Isaac Ehlers
Published July 15, 2021

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 […]

Financial Wellness Saving

Saving Money With Friends

  • friends
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  • tips
by Isaac Ehlers
Published June 15, 2021

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 […]

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April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month!

by Financial Success
Published April 16, 2021

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 […]

Financial Wellness Student Loans

How much have you borrowed? Here’s how to monitor on …

by Financial Success
Published March 15, 2021
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