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What are loans, scholarships, and grants?
What are loans, scholarships, and grants?
Choosing the right college can be daunting. One concern students often have when applying to college is the affordability of their college tuition....
What are my options for repaying my student loans?
What are my options for repaying my student loans?
Life after college can be overwhelming as graduates begin their careers and start to face new challenges such as repaying their student loans. There...
How can I prepare for graduation?
How can I prepare for graduation?
Preparing for graduation can be extremely stressful. Students can easily be so distracted by the present that they don't plan for what is going to...
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Our Conference Experiences: Teaching Personal Finance in 2020
Sasha, Kathy...
Pick a Debt, Pay it Down! Happy New Year background of glitter and fireworks
New Year's Resolution: Pick a Debt, Pay It Down!
Happy New Year’s!  Now is the time to think about resolutions for 2020 and many people ponder which financial goal to choose. Sometimes I tend to...
Let’s Talk about This More: Students Loan Debt for Adult Students, 60 and over
When I was in graduate school, I remember having conversations with my peers about the length of time it would take us to repay our student loans....

News Releases

Extension financial program seeking volunteers to become Money Mentors!
Every one of us has experienced both financial gains and losses during our lifetime and this past year may have left you looking for a way to help and give back right here in your community. If banking, savings, budgets, and credit are a few of your favorite topics, Extension’s offering...
Financial Tips for Uncertain Times
Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with University of Illinois Student...