Financial Literacy Resources

Financial Literacy (Personal Finance 101)
Financial literacy (education on the management of personal finances) is an essential part of planning and paying for postsecondary education. Everyone needs to understand the options with respect to the vast array of financial products, services, and providers to make sound financial decisions.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/financialliteracy.jsp

Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school. We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans —and its value to our society.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Will student debt ruin your life?
Defaulting on your loans can have serious consequences. But if you recognize the problem in time, there are usually ways to repair the damage.
http://money.msn.com/credit-rating/will-student-debt-ruin-your-life-kiplinger.aspx

7 Personal Finance Basics for New Grads
http://portal.kiplinger.com/columns/ask/archive/7-personal-finance-basics-for-new-grads.html?topic_id=13

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Updated May 24, 2011