It is never too early to begin creating good habits around personal finance. Therefore, CCCS provides student resources for students getting started with personal finance, preparing for college, or preparing to repay student loans.
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Summer’s here and it’s your senior year. Also, you’ve decided to buy a car but you don’t have the cash yet, so you picked up a job. Finally, see if you can save money and make a budget for the next 10 weeks so you can get a car.
Test your money management skills by answering financial questions allowing you to move down the field and score touchdowns.
You just opened your first business selling t-shirts on your own website. Overall, see if you can keep it in business!
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FAFSA
Complete FAFSA to get federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. Further, to learn more about FAFSA, click here.
Saving for College
In summary, 529 Plans are education savings plans operated by state or educational institutions designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs.
Preparing for College
There is much to consider when it comes to getting ready for college. Therefore, it is never too early or too late to explore your options!
Grants and Scholarships
Grants and scholarships are free money to help you attend school. Therefore, find out what grants and scholarships you can get!
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Repay Your Loans
Understand the repayment process from Federal Student Aid.
Deferment and Forbearance
Find out if you qualify for a deferment or forbearance which can temporarily postpone making payments or temporarily reduce the amount you pay.
Repayment Estimator
Use the Repayment Estimator to estimate your federal student loan payments under each repayment plan.
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Generation Money
Generation Money is about of Channel One News, which is a digital content provider focused on encouraging kids to be informed, digital-savvy global citizens.
Jump$smart Reality Check
Find out how much your so-called dream life will cost.
Kids.gov
Kids.gov is the official kids’ portal for the U.S. government.
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential.
Financial Entertainment
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Also, click here to contact financial counselors with the CCCS.
Furthermore, for more student resources, click here.