Welcome to our financial literacy page!  The Office of Student Financial Aid wants to help you take steps to learn more about being responsible with your finances and make the most out of your funding to assist you in achieving your educational and career goals.

The resources below provide tools and information that will help you be successful at managing your money as a student and in your future career.

Budgeting:  Sometimes you don't realize how much you spend, even on little things, like your Friday morning coffee.  The best way to manage your money is to develop a budget and stick to it.  By developing a budget you might find some ways to curb your expenses and help save you money.  Track your expenses by using this monthly budget worksheet.

CashCourse:  CashCourse provides a variety of information from basic financial planning to understanding insurance and preventing identity theft.  This resource will help you make informed financial decisions throughout your college career and into your professional life.

Credit Card Advice: The Federal Trade Commission provides free information to consumers on dozens of topics related to credit and credit cards, ranging from "Choosing and Using Credit Cards" to "Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud." They also provide information about obtaining your free credit report.

Other Helpful Websites:

http://www.controlyourcredit.gov/ - U.S. Department of Treasury and the Ad Council's campaign website to combat the issue of excessive debt and financial illiteracy through an interactive game.

http://www.finaid.org/ - This information site, owned by Monster Worldwide and published by Mark Kantrowitz, provides information on student financial aid, calculators, and other comprehensive financial aid information.

http://www.students.gov/ - This official U.S. government web site provides access to information and resources on planning and paying for education, career development, campus life, online study help and more.

http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/ - This program of the National Consumer Law Center provides information on the rights and responsibilities of student loan borrowers.

http://www.projectonstudentdebt.org/ - This advocacy group offers advice for loan borrowers and helps identify cost-effective solutions.