WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FAFSA
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Every year, thousands of students across the United States are granted money from the federal government to help them pay for college. Let’s make sure this is clear: this is FREE money. A number of factors affect the amount each student is…
BASIC BUDGETING FOR STUDENTS
Why You Should Budget
Budgeting is probably the most important aspect of financial literacy for students and young adults. It’s the key to limiting unnecessary stress and becoming financially independent. Why is this so?…
HELP WITH STUDENT LOANS
Should you get a loan?
Getting a loan to help you pay for college is no small decision. In fact, 62% of the class of 2019 graduated college with student debt. On average, these graduates owed $28,950 in debt. That number jumps to $47,671 when you look at the average U.S. households with student debt.1 That amount of…
IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY
Youth Finance Institute of America
To be financially literate means you have the skills to make good financial decisions. Unfortunately, only 57% of adult Americans are considered to be financially literate! This is a shockingly low percentage, especially since financial literacy is more important than ever. It is critical to have…
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