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Money Smart

Manage your money with workshops, resources and peer mentors throughout your student journey.

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Get Money Smart

Learn money skills through guided online modules and activities. Go beyond the basics and earn digital badges as you build your knowledge.

Learn more about Money Smart

One-on-one financial planning support

Request a personalized budget review or financial goal-setting session with a financial literacy mentor.

Register for your individualized session


Resources

Debt management

Dealing with debt can be overwhelming. There are things you can do to help you manage it, and even pay it off.

Learn more about debt management (PDF)

Credit

Understanding credit is an important part of managing your finances. These resources explain what credit is, how credit reports work and how to check your own report.

Learn more about credit reports and scores

Moving out

Finding a place to live on your own comes with many choices. This website can help you compare the options and understand the costs involved.

Learn more about housing costs

Saving

Money can be tight, but even small savings can add up over time. This resource offers easy tips to help you save while you’re in school:

Learn more about saving while in school

Investing

Investing is a powerful tool to grow your wealth and reach your financial goals. Learn how to get started and find out how to avoid common scams targeting new investors.

Learn more about investing

Budgeting

Budgeting starts with knowing how much money comes in and how much goes out. When your income covers your expenses with room left to save, you’re in a stronger place to plan with confidence.

Learn how to use a budget calculator  

Learn how to make a budget