Financial Literacy Resources
These are resources for students and their parents to have a better understanding of seeing money and loans as a tool to manage through daily budgeting and saving.
Within Loyola
| Money Matters: Financial Literacy Program | Online and in-person tutorials about financial literacy topics to provide personal finance education to Loyola students |
Beyond Loyola
| Better Money Habits | A partnership between Khan Academy and Bank of America, this website has many very easily understandable videos about understanding credit, saving, and budgeting. A great resource to break down complex financial literacy topics and provide practical advice. |
| Money Under 30 | An informative, up-to-date reference on all matters relating to money management. Of note, if you search for “student loan” there are many articles specifically about how to most effectively pay off your student loan debt. Also, you can sign-up for free emails from them providing practical advice on how to earn and save more. |
| SALT Money Knowledge for College - and Beyond | SALT® was created by American Student Assistance® (ASA), a nonprofit with 50+ years of experience helping millions of students make better decisions about paying for and paying back the cost of their education. SALT’s resources help you: Find scholarships, internships, and jobs; compare student loan borrowing options; personalize a student loan repayment plan. Back in the day (way, way back in the day), salt was the universal currency. It’s why SALT goes back to basics to give you universal info and smart strategies to help you take control of your money. |
| Smart About Money: 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know | A 32-page PDF created by the National Endowment for Financial Education that provides advice specifically about managing your money while in college, with sections on setting a budget, checking accounts, financial aid, jobs, residence hall vs apartment, cutting expenses, credit, debt, saving and investing money. Many worksheets and opportunities for students to fill in your specific expenses, needs, and financial goals. |
These are resources for students and their parents to have a better understanding of seeing money and loans as a tool to manage through daily budgeting and saving.
Within Loyola
| Money Matters: Financial Literacy Program | Online and in-person tutorials about financial literacy topics to provide personal finance education to Loyola students |
Beyond Loyola
| Better Money Habits | A partnership between Khan Academy and Bank of America, this website has many very easily understandable videos about understanding credit, saving, and budgeting. A great resource to break down complex financial literacy topics and provide practical advice. |
| Money Under 30 | An informative, up-to-date reference on all matters relating to money management. Of note, if you search for “student loan” there are many articles specifically about how to most effectively pay off your student loan debt. Also, you can sign-up for free emails from them providing practical advice on how to earn and save more. |
| SALT Money Knowledge for College - and Beyond | SALT® was created by American Student Assistance® (ASA), a nonprofit with 50+ years of experience helping millions of students make better decisions about paying for and paying back the cost of their education. SALT’s resources help you: Find scholarships, internships, and jobs; compare student loan borrowing options; personalize a student loan repayment plan. Back in the day (way, way back in the day), salt was the universal currency. It’s why SALT goes back to basics to give you universal info and smart strategies to help you take control of your money. |
| Smart About Money: 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know | A 32-page PDF created by the National Endowment for Financial Education that provides advice specifically about managing your money while in college, with sections on setting a budget, checking accounts, financial aid, jobs, residence hall vs apartment, cutting expenses, credit, debt, saving and investing money. Many worksheets and opportunities for students to fill in your specific expenses, needs, and financial goals. |