Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
Make well-informed decisions about YOUR finances!
The resources below are designed to help improve students’ understanding of financial
concepts and services.
Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance - College Edition
This online learning platform offers a life-changing curriculum with a focus not only on personal finance concepts and knowledge, but also practical application that leads to behavior change. Click on the link to get started. Once you are logged in, click Join Course and enter class code: f04c70.
Financial Basics
- The Easy Guide to Budgeting
- Financial Tips
- 27 Money Tips for the College Student
- 45 Articles About Understanding Your Student Loans After Graduation
- Credit Card Basics
- Understanding Debit Cards
- Understanding Checking Accounts
Financial Resources
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
A service provided by CPAs to help you understand your personal finances through every
stage of your life.
Budget Calculator
Use a budget calculator to take control of your spending.
Building Wealth
A beginner’s guide to securing your financial future with online personal assessments.
CashCourse
A real-life guide to taking charge of your money featuring online personal finance
tools.
FoolProof
Interactive, online “modules” that teach consumers about financial responsibility.
Mint
Managing your personal finances in a simple, easy format.
NEFE
The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) is dedicated to inspiring empowered
financial decision making.
On Your Own
A money blog dedicated to helping you make better money decisions.
Smart About Money
The experts at SAM are your partners in financial fitness and long-term wealth health.
Tax Guide for Students
Tax credits and deductions for education.
Should You Buy or Rent a Home?
The case for home ownership.
Sources for Grants and Scholarships
Effects of Debt on You During and After School
Auto Insurance and Auto Ownership
- Car Insurance 101
- Car Insurance in Texas
- Texas Department of Insurance
- The Real Cost of Car Ownership
- Reduce the Social Cost of Drunk Driving
Health Insurance
Residency Statement
When students are admitted, their residency is based on answers to the application’s
Core Residency questions and supporting documentation. Tuition is based on this classification.
To obtain information on what constitutes district or state residency, please refer
to the current catalog or visit the Admissions Office.