Congratulations! You’ve made it out on your own, and you’re studying for a new career and to fulfill your dreams. But going to college takes money….and you might be making money in a job at the same time. How do you manage it all? How do you pay for school? Here are some tips for being money smart while you’re in college:

Money smart college students:

  • Take charge of their lives and their money with a plan.
  • Take action to reach their goals.
  • Control their spending.
  • Get organized with their finances.
  • Protect their personal information to be proactive about identity theft.
  • Keep track of banking information.
  • Identify wants vs. needs.
  • Pay themselves first by saving.
  • Know the power of compounding.
  • Understand financial aid and are smart about student loans.
  • Understand credit and use it only if it’s right for them.
  • Know why a good credit score is just as important as an academic GPA.
  • Make all payments on time.

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