Ask the Readers! Financial Literacy Edition

You are our most valuable source of information! The world of financial aid that we live in is constantly changing. With every change that we make, we also have to consider how these changes effect you, our students. So with that in mind, we would love to hear your input on a new program that we are considering building.

Financial Literacy

This would be a pilot program to be started through the financial aid office to offer basic financial advice for free. It will be centered around paying for college, student loans, budgeting, and creating a stable financial base during, and after college. With a majority of our students here at GTC receiving student loans, financial literacy has become a priority. We will discuss topics such as repaying your student loans, managing credit, creating a budget, repairing bad credit, and discuss where to go when you run into financial difficulties.

We feel that a program of this nature will help you to feel better prepared to enter into your chosen career as more well-rounded, capable individuals. A solid financial base is essential to your future success and that is what this program to designed to teach.

Please give us your feedback. Is this a program that would interest you? What topics would you like to see covered? Would you spend one hour in a free workshop to learn about managing your money?

As always, thank you for your participation in this blog! We cannot do this without you!