MONEY TIPS FOR STUDENTS - New Student Conference · Because college is expensive, and college...
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MONEY TIPS FOR STUDENTS
There are a lot of things to be excited about at Texas A&M!
GREATER LIFETIME EARNINGS, MOST OF ALL!
Unemployment: Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Employment Status of the Civilian Population 25 Years and Over by Educational Attainment," November 2018 (http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t04.htm)
Even so, college students are still stressed about money.
Why?
Because college is expensive, and college students have to make a lot of tough financial decisions.
LUCKILY, THE MONEY EDUCATION CENTER CAN HELP!
Limit the net cost of attending college
Navigate unexpected financial barriers
Minimize student loan debt and default
Prepare for a lifetime of financial decisions
HOW DO WE HELP OUR STUDENTS REALIZE R.O.I.?
We Can Teach Aggies About…..
*Including Affording Education Abroad
Scheduled Presentations
PRESENTATIONS
Group Presentations
Class Presentations
EventsWe provide 300-400
presentations & resource tables each year
ADVISING
Online (Zoom) appointments are available!
ONLINE MODULES
Modules include a 10-15 minute video and an activity sheet for students to work
through afterwards.
AGEC 235
Foundations of Money Education Course(AGEC 235)
• 3 hour General Elective Course
• Open to all Undergraduates
• Deeper, more impactful Instruction
• Amazing evaluations/testimonials
AGEC 235 Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkL84SIMl4g&feature=youtu.be
A few recommendations for future college students…
If you need help making a plan, come see us!!
NOW: MAKE A PLAN TO FUND COLLEGE
NOW: APPLY FOR FREE MONEY
Accept all free money (scholarships, grants) in your Financial Aid Portal.
NOW: ACCEPT FREE MONEY
• Many students borrow while in college, but not all debt is created equal
• Borrow wisely – only the minimum necessary to pay school expenses
• Know how much you are borrowing
• Credit card debt is not inevitable
NOW: BORROW WHAT YOU NEED
Complete all requirements in the Financial Aid Portal.
Student Data Form:• Report outside scholarships• Drop off or mail checks to
the Financial Aid office• Send donors to the
Scholarship Donor Form
NOW: CHECK YOUR FINANCIAL AID PORTAL
Set up your University refunds for Direct Deposit in Howdy.
NOW: SET UP DIRECT DEPOSIT
Monitor your student bill in Howdy.
Available in Early January.
Confirm that your student bill is paid by your awards.
Awards will disburse in Early January for Spring 2020.
PAY YOUR BILL
Confirm that your refund from the University actually ends up in your bank account.
GET YOUR REFUND
• Allows the freedom to prioritize and plan• Develop a monthly plan for expenses every month• Apps available to track your spending fast and easy
SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY
Just don’t go broke before Finals!
SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY
Submit your 2020-2021 FAFSA!
When does it open each year?October 1st!
PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR
Submit your 2020-2021 University Scholarship Application!
When does it close?February 1st!
PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR
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