Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM?
You will be exploring topics such as….
- FAFSA, Financial Aid, Student Loans & Repayment
- Budgets, Savings Strategies, Off-Campus Living
- Banking Services, Balancing Your Account
- Credit Reports & Scores, Credit Cards, Gauging Your Debt
- Grad School vs Real World, Job Search, Identity Theft
- Paychecks, Taxes, Employee Benefits, Retirement Planning
- Car Buying, Home Buying, Mortgages
HOW WILL THE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM HELP ME?
- It’s clear to see that this is real-world knowledge that everyone needs!
IS THERE A TIME LIMIT ON MY WORK IN THE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM?
- First-year students will have guided introduction through Level 1 of the Financial Literacy Program in a classroom setting. This takes place during the First Semester Seminar and Second Semester Seminar courses.
- For upperclassmen, the Financial Literacy Program is an independent, self-paced exploration. You can start and stop your work as desired. As each component is completed you will earn a new digital badge that is accessible for life. You’ll also be entered in campus raffle drawings to win gift cards!