Financial Literacy Resources
College Planning
- The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Major – Geared towards first time freshmen, this article from College Board explores the ins and outs of college majors and minors.
Money Management
- Enrich – A personal finance platform provided by Campus Federal Credit Union.
- Mapping Your Future: 12-Step Guide to Financial Success
- Mint – Mint is a free mobile and web application that provides a suite of personalized budgeting and money management dashboards.
- Moneygeek.com – Free financial tools, calculators and resources to simplify choices for your money and your future.
- Nerdwallet.com – Expert financial advice on a range of topics. Compare credit cards, bank accounts, insurance policies, and more.
- Practical Money Skills – Explore this website by Visa that hosts lots of money management information on a range of topics.
- What Is Interest and How Does It Work? – Explore Experian’s article on this important topic.
- Sallie Mae Smart Money Management
Government Resources
- Budgeting for College
- ConsumerFinance.Gov – Explore the webpage of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions.
- Know Before You Owe: Credit Cards
- Federal Student Aid – FSA is the branch of the U.S. Dept. of Education charged with administering federal programs for student financial assistance, such as the FAFSA, grants, loans, and more.
- MyMoney.gov – Explore the website of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC).
- U.S. Department of Education – ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.