What is financial literacy? Financial literacy is defined as: The ability to read, analyze, manage and communicate about the personal financial conditions affecting material well being. The term is used to describe financial education programs on college campuses and within high schools. The objective of financial literacy programs is to help students better manage their … [Read more...]
The MDHE has published a pamphlet explaining options for defaulted borrowers and what a person can do now to get on a better financial path. Check out an online version at the MDHE website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/files/GNFDB_Layout.pdf … [Read more...]
The Missouri Department of Education gives basic information regarding financial aid for the upcoming school year. Get information on the FAFSA, loan borrowing, how to calculate your Cost of Attendance, the A+ program, and much more: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/studentloans/financialaid101.php … [Read more...]
Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower? If not, you may read about them on the MDHE website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/studentloans/rightsandresponsibilities.php … [Read more...]
Creating a budget that you can stick to is a great way to manage your expenses. Let Bankrate give you tips on how to get started: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/financial-literacy/secrets-to-creating-a-budget-1.aspx … [Read more...]