FinanciallyLit Courses

This course is designed to help students and families understand the real costs of college and how to manage them wisely. Many students enter college without knowing how tuition, financial aid, loans, and budgeting work. This course fills that gap by breaking college finances into clear, easy-to-understand lessons.

Students will learn how college tuition is structured, including hidden costs like housing, meal plans, books, and fees. The course explains financial aid step by step, covering scholarships, grants, work-study, and student loans, and shows how to compare aid offers from different colleges. Students will also learn how interest works, how student loans affect life after graduation, and how to avoid unnecessary debt.

In addition, the course teaches practical money skills such as budgeting in college, managing a bank account, using credit responsibly, and planning for long-term financial goals. Real-life examples and simple activities help students apply what they learn to their own situations.

By the end of the course, students will feel confident making smart financial decisions about college. They will understand how to pay for college strategically, reduce financial stress, and set themselves up for long-term financial success. This will be especially helpful in the future for any teenager in high school or even for parents as they help their kids navigate the college financial process.