College Students and Money in the News
Articles about college students and money, law changes, etc.
6 steps to find a job for soon-to-be college grads
If you need to borrow for higher education, do your homework and have a repayment plan.
Popular Links and Resources
Money management, credit, student loans, etc.
Financial Aid
FAFSA – free application for federal student aid
Federal Student Aid – financial aid, calculators, repayment options
Financial Aid – scholarships, loans, savings, military aid, tips for filling out applications, answers to questions, calculators
New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation – planning for college, financial aid, managing loans, calculators
University of New Hampshire Financial Aid
Financial Health
America Saves – save money, build personal wealth, financial tools, support system
Choose to Save® – brochures, calculators, resources, savings tips
eXtension.org – credit, planning, financing, insurance, legal topics, transitions, managing money, saving, investing, calculators, chats, answers to questions
Georgia Student Finance Commission – financial fitness basics
MyMoney.gov – spending, debt, credit, saving, investing, loans, insurance, rights, scams, fraud
National Endowment for Financial Education – 40 money management tips every college student should know
New American Dream – reduce and shift consumption to improve quality of life
Pennsylvania State University – live within your means
Practical Money Skills for Life – credit, debt, savings, spending, games, calculators, videos
SmartAboutMoney.org – values, managing documents, spending, shopping, debt, credit, saving, goals, planning, investing
Credit and Loans
Bankrate.com – the true cost of paying the minimum on your credit card
College Answer – saving, planning, and paying for college; managing loans
Experian – glossary of credit terms
Federal Reserve Bank – credit card rules, debit and credit cards, fraud, scams, identity theft, credit rights
Federal Reserve Board – credit reports, credit scores, credit card repayment calculator, building wealth, resources, tools
Federal Trade Commission – make well-informed decisions, avoid rip-offs, exercise your consumer rights
GreenPath Debt Solutions – free debt counseling services, self-help debt solutions
PowerPay – eliminate debt faster by making power payments
Sallie Mae – debt management, building and maintaining a good credit rating, managing your expenses, borrowing wisely
U.S. Department of Education Loan Consolidation – federal loan consolidation, eligibility, rights, responsibilities
Credit Reports
AnnualCreditReport – the official site to help consumers to obtain their free annual credit report
Equifax – one of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies
Experian – one of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies
TransUnion – one of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies
University of New Hampshire Legal Services for Students
University of New Hampshire Student Legal Services – Joanne Stella, Attorney
What Parents Need to Know
For parents of college students
University of Illinois Parent Smarts – credit information series for parents