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The Importance of Financial Literacy

Teaching students the importance of knowing the fundamentals of personal finance can never start to early. Set students on the path to success by giving them the understanding of how to create and manage their personal budget, use credit responsibly, and avoid identity theft. The NHHEAF Network Organizations' Campaign for Financial Literacy has created a number of workshops and literature aimed at doing just this.

"Credit Worthy"
Credit for Your Future
“You are worthy! You are worthy!” This program covers the importance of being credit worthy by discussing credit reports and credit scores. Students will learn how to shop for credit and how to manage credit. This workshop will be helpful to anyone who wants or already has credit.

"Broke Not Broken"
Life After College
After four years of term papers, dorm rooms, Spring Breaks, Ramen Noodles and driving Dad’s 1987 Buick, it’s no surprise most college grads leave campus with not much more in their pocket than a parking violation and a receipt from the local 7-11. Graduating from college brings new and exciting changes for students – evaluating employer benefits, finding housing, buying insurance and more. Some of the changes can be overwhelming if students are unprepared. This workshop will help students make more informed choices and decisions.

"Show Me (Where to Put) the Money!"
Keys to Banking
Well, students won’t see Tom Cruise, but they will gain knowledge about the world of banking. This program explains the basic keys to banking – selecting a bank, opening an account, building a savings account, and managing a checking account. Participants will leave with the resources to select and manage bank accounts responsibly.

"The Very Real Life"
Budgeting for Success
Just in case your students are not hotel heiresses or the sons of a sensational ‘80s songwriter, it’ll be beneficial for them to attend this program on budgets. Students will learn how a budget can help them achieve financial success as we address the importance of budgeting and provide participants with the resources to budget successfully.

“The Freshman Forty”
40 Money Management Tips Every
College Freshman Should Know
Instead of gaining the infamous “freshman fifteen,” students gain financial literacy knowledge! We’ll provide 40 quick and practical everyday tips to help students learn how to take control of their money.

“Deter, Detect, Defend”
The Crime of Identity Theft
Identity theft reports have been the number one consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission since 2000. In this session, students will learn simple steps on how to protect themselves against this fast-growing crime and what to do if they are a victim of identity theft.

To schedule a workshop, please send us an e-mail.

To download a PDF handout of the program descriptions, click here.

The NHHEAF Network Organizations & Consumer Credit Counseling Service Educational Brochures

What to Do if You Withdraw:
Students are often overwhelmed when situations arise causing them to withdraw from school. This guide offers the facts about managing student loan repayment and the importance of keeping in communication with student loan administrators.

Borrow Responsibly:
Choosing loan amounts carefully and deliberately is the first step to setting yourself up for financial success. Other useful tips about the cost of borrowing, the lure of credit cards and tips for keeping debt in check are included in this useful brochure.

Default Prevention:
This brochure discusses the impact of default and the importance of preventing default by working with your student loan lender/servicer. It educates students about optional repayment strategies including deferment, forbearance and loan consolidation and provides a summary of important loan repayment terms.

Avoid ID Theft:
Learn about ID theft and how to safeguard your information, detect suspicious activity and defend against it with this informative brochure from the FTC and NHHEAF.

Student Resources

My Student Loan Folder:
This folder provides students one location to store financial aid documents and keep track of their student loans, as well as provides answers to frequently asked questions about repayment.

Financial Aid Organizer:
This organizer offers essential financial aid and scholarship information, a planning calendar and frequently asked questions.

It’s Not Free Money For College:
Magnets and posters to encourage students to think carefully before they borrow money for college.

7 Tips For Keeping Debt In Check:
Related posters and notepads that offer students essential tips about borrowing for college.

Customized Workshop Announcement Poster:
Colorful posters to promote the financial literacy workshops to your students.

To place an order for any of these materials use the School Counselors Order Form.

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