Financial Literacy 101
GVSU TRIO LEOC is here to help you!
The text highlights the importance of financial literacy, particularly during difficult economic times, and offers various resources to enhance financial management skills. Key suggestions include:
1. Online Courses and Webinars: Platforms like Nucleus, Coursera, Udemy, and community colleges provide accessible financial education.
2. Books and Publications: Recommended readings include popular personal finance books and financial blogs for tips and insights.
3. Budgeting Tools: Apps like Mint and YNAB assist with expense tracking and budgeting, with spreadsheet templates also available.
4. Investment Education: Platforms like Robinhood and informative sites like Investopedia offer resources for understanding investments.
5. Debt Management Resources: Non-profit services and government resources can guide debt management and credit improvement.
6. Retirement Planning: Utilizing retirement tools and consulting with financial advisors can help individuals plan for their future.
7. Community Events: Local workshops and discussion groups encourage shared learning experiences.
GVSU TRIO LEOC advocates for creating an interactive platform for sharing experiences, fostering community engagement through forums and user-generated content, as well as regular surveys to tailor offerings to audience needs. Continuous updates to resources are essential for relevance in a changing economic landscape. Overall, the goal is to empower scholars to take control of their financial futures and positively impact the economy.
Nucleus LMS- Online Courses
Nucleus courses help students from middle school to college with important real-world financial life skills that will prepare them for careers in today's digital world.
Please click the link to get started. https://learn.nucleuscourses.com
Tools & Resources
Financial Aid & FAFSA
- Your Social Security number
- Your Alien Registration number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically.
- If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).
Learn more about Applying for Aid.