Financial Literacy Programs

Introduction

SUNY ESF is committed to helping students gain a working knowledge of their own personal finances and providing the skills necessary for maintaining financial health. All ESF students are encouraged to take advantage of the following services offered by the College and its industry partners.

Financial Literacy Series for ESF Students

The ESF Office of Financial Aid is pleased to announce its 2007-08 Financial Literacy program series for all ESF Undergraduate and Graduate students. Faculty and Staff are welcome to attend too. The purpose of the series is to provide ESF students with a basic working knowledge of their own personal finances, credit cards, financial pitfalls, budget issues and identity theft. The presenters at these workshops will be expert individuals from areas of consumer credit counseling. All sessions will run approximately one hour in length and will be held in Baker Lab Room 146.

Refreshments and prize raffles will be available at each session!

Date	Topic	Time	Location
October 24, 2007	Big Choices - How to Handle Life's "Little" Decisions Life can throw a lot of challenges your way. Find out how to turn tough choices into good decisions. Topics covered are: setting & achieving money goals, making a money plan, tracking spending, taking charge of credit cards.	5:30 - 6:30 PM	146 Baker Lab
November 28, 2007	Frugal Living on a College Budget How are you going to make it on a skimpy college income? We will help you sort out your budget and keep expenses under control. Topics covered are: Developing a budget, controlling expenses, changing negative financial behaviors and taking responsibility for one’s own wealth.	5:30 - 6:30 PM	146 Baker Lab
January 23, 2008	Heads and Tails of Money Mangement This session is designed to provide you with the basic skills and tools to help you make "heads and tails" of your money and create a plan that works and lasts a lifetime.	5:30 - 6:30 PM	146 Baker Lab
February 27, 2008	Identity Theft Have you really learned how to protect yourself – your identity? Find out what you may not know about identity theft and how to become ‘vigilant’ about protecting yourself.	5:30 - 6:30 PM	146 Baker Lab
April 9, 2008	Your Credit Life Story and Student Loan Exit Counseling Do you know what credit companies already know about you? Believe it or not it’s already written, published and out on the streets. Come listen and find out how to protect yourself and your credit. Additionally, for those graduating student we will spend time at the end of the session doing a group exit counseling on student loans. The session will cover your repayment options, loan forgiveness programs etc.	5:30 - 6:30 PM	146 Baker Lab

Financial Literacy Online

National Student Loan Program (NSLP) developed Financial Literacy Online as a free, online learning center designed to educate students about the basics of personal money management. The courses are for students who are planning for college, enrolled in college, planning to gradaute from college or recent graduates. However, anyone who wants to learn about money management - including parents - may take the courses.

Topics available include:

Budgeting
Contracts
Credit
Credit history
Financing Education
Identity theft

Course topics are introduced to students via presentations offered in various formats, including mp3, video cast and movie files. Resources such as workbooks, exercises and links to other sites help round out student learning experiences.

Eligible students will receive one entry into a monthly $500 scholarship drawing for each successfully completed course. A total of six entries may be earned for one drawing if all six courses are completed within that month!

Learn More About NSLP

Last updated on January 17, 2008