The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: More Colleges Are Offering Financial Literacy Initiatives For Students

November 03, 2011

More Colleges Are Offering Financial Literacy Initiatives For Students

Before Reason Chandler could get his student loan at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, Va., this year, he had to complete a budget. To help students better manage their debt, some college campuses and high schools, where experts say such education should begin, are ramping up their financial-literacy efforts. Since colleges are held accountable for default rates, financial-aid offices are spearheading financial-literacy initiatives on campus. Read more at:
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/10/28/10finance.h31.html?tkn=PQZFZbe%2FNe3vo33WnTGlwwT1zCe5Yhk9zfi9&cmp=clp-edweek

Nov 3, 2011 1:47:00 AM | Administration, Finance, Financial Aid/Loans

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