Resources and Worksheets: Topics and Resources
Explore a collection of practical tools and guides designed to help you take control of your finances, one step at a time. Whether you're budgeting for the first time, planning for loan repayment, or preparing for life after graduation, these resources are here to support your journey.
Budgeting and Saving
Creating and following a budget, tracking expenses, making decisions, planning and incorporating goals.
- Budgeting App (Mint)
- Budgeting Tool
- The 50/30/20 Rule of Thumb for Budgeting
- Moving off Campus
Paying for College
Tuition, financial aid, scholarships, payment plans, contacting departments, applying with FAFSA, special situations regarding financial aid and payment planning.
Student Loans
Repayment plan options and payments, choosing a repayment plan and effects of life events on repayment.
Money Management
General knowledge, control over planning and finances, focus on the future and overall financial health.
- MyMoney.gov – Financial Literacy Resources
- How to Spot and Avoid Scams
- Payday Lending
- Money Guide
- Personal Finance Tips
- Practical Money Skill
Credit and Debt
Managing credit, paying debt, understanding and working with collections and options, building credit, managing debt, incorporating budgeting with debt repayment and repaying loans.
Life After Graduation
Salary negotiation, job offer analysis and freelancing options.