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 […]
Though it may seem like a daunting addition to the already busy lives of many college students, working a part-time job on campus comes with many benefits that outweigh the cost of giving up a few hours of time each week. Most obviously, having a job while in school is […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]