Financial Aid

Top Ten Tips for Paying for College:

10.  Complete a FAFSA

9.    Apply for scholarships from external sources

8.    Make a budget and stick to it

7.    Know the difference between "needs" and "wants"

6.    Plan ahead for major expenses

5.    Borrow only what you must

4.    Understand Payment options

3.    Use a credit card only when necessary

2.    Pay tuition on time to avoid interest charges

1.    Obtain part-time employment

Financial Literacy – What You Need to Know

• College graduates earn more money in their lifetime
• Finance terms
• Jacket Express
• Campus financial resources

• Reading your bill
• Applying for aid
• Student employment
• Dropping and adding
• Changing majors

Making Smart Financial Decisions

• Managing Credit Cards
• Avoiding Traps (Rent-To-Own and Payday Loans)
• Identity Theft

• Managing Student Loan Debt
• How will you pay for it?
• Money Magazine article  - "Are you borrowing too much for college?" 
• Private Student Loans

Useful Links on Financial Literacy:

The Ohio Attorney General's "5 Easy Steps To Your Financial Wellness"

Useful Links on Financial Aid:

Finaid.org (Everything you ever wanted to know about financial aid in terms that are easy to understand.)

Studentaid.ed.gov - Student financial aid information from the Department of Education

Other Useful Links:

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