Learning how to effectively manage money will help you reach your goals, minimize stress, and achieve confidence and competence.
Learn financial skills
Owens Community College wants financial literacy to be a part of your everyday life.
Visit https://edrepay.com/Home to learn about
- managing your money
- budgeting
- financial planning
- repaying student loans
Create a budget
The best way to track finances is through a personal budget.
- Keep track of your income.
Planning your budget after graduation? Below are some resources to help you estimate typical salaries. - Keep track of your spending.
- Pay for major costs and necessities first.
Estimate your monthly loan payment by using the loan repayment calculators on StudentAid.gov. - Set aside savings for emergencies and future goals.
- Review your budget to make sure that your income will cover your spending and savings; adjust your budget as needed.
Monitor your credit history
Ensure that your credit history is accurate by obtaining a free credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com.
Repay your student loans
Below are some resources to assist you in repaying your student loans.
- Top 10 Student Loan Tips for Recent Graduates
- Repaying Student Loans Quick Reference Guide (pdf)
- Federal Student Aid (Addressing the student’s defaulted student loan)
- Student Debt Repayment Assistant (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)