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Identity Theft

2014 November 25 by Jennifer Walker

Identity theft occurs when a person commits fraud while posing as someone else. The threat of identity theft is real and can take months or even years to recover from once you are a victim. Use the information below to familiarize yourself with the precautions you can take to minimize the chance of becoming a victim and, if you are a victim, these steps will help you correct … [Read more...] about Identity Theft

Filed Under: Fraud, Student Info Tagged With: Fraud, identity theft, Student Info

Loan Websites

2014 November 25 by Jennifer Walker

Federal Student Loan Websites Complete FAFSA® – Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to see what aid may be available to help you pay for college   Federal Student Aid- Get ready for college or career school, learn about federal student aid and how to apply using the FAFSA®, and get information on repaying student loans   Federal Student … [Read more...] about Loan Websites

Filed Under: Financial Aid, Loans, Student Info, Student Loans Tagged With: Loans, Money, Student Info

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

2014 November 7 by Jennifer Walker

Do you know a high-performing Missouri State-West Plains student looking to transfer to a four-year institution? Does he or she have financial need? If so, please encourage him or her to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 annually to community college students and recent alumni who will pursue a bachelor's … [Read more...] about Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Filed Under: Financial Aid, Money, Student Info Tagged With: Financial Aid, Money, Scholarships, Student Info

Five Steps to Financial Success

2014 September 30 by Jennifer Walker

  Look for "free" money first. Know your specific deadlines. Fill out the FAFSA. Compare schools' financial aid offers carefully. Be sure you have the money you need. https://www.pheaa.org/college-planning/five-steps/index.shtml#step2 … [Read more...] about Five Steps to Financial Success

Filed Under: Financial Aid, Money Tagged With: Creating a Budget, Financial Aid, Student Info

Financial Literacy

2014 September 25 by Jennifer Walker

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...] about Financial Literacy

Filed Under: Budgeting, Default Management, Financial Aid, Loans, Money, Student Loans Tagged With: defaulting on loans, Financial Aid, Financial Literacy, Loans, Student Info

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