Financial Literacy

The Financial Wellness programs provided at each of our colleges supports students in building healthy financial habits and making smarter money choices.

Through the college's efforts and this resource website, our goal is to help you take charge of your finances today.

 

Financial & Budgeting Resources 

Bankrate

Provides tools that help compare credit cards, look at college financing options, track interest rates, identify the best investment and savings vehicles, rate and rank insurance companies, and much more.

MyMoney.gov

The U. S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.

Mint

Free online budgeting tool that provides necessary tools for people to meet their financial goals regarding savings, checking, investment, mortgage, and automobile loans.

 

 

Student Loan Resources

IonTuition

IonTuition provides students free loan guidance on behalf of the Alamo Colleges District. Setting up an account allows you to review your loan status, payment amount, due date, and servicer in one location. It also includes budgeting tools and replayment calculators to assist with repayment options. 

HeroKnowl.org

Provides student borrowers easy-to-understand answers designated to get them on the right track to repayment.

 

Credit History Resources

The 3 major credit bureaus that check/report credit scores

Experian Equifax TransUnion

 

 

Video Resources

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Money Basics

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Federal Student Aid Eligbility

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Federal Work-Study Basics

 

 

Have Questions? Email us at DST-ManageMoney@alamo.edu.