Money Tips for Students
Money Education (ME) Center
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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There are a lot of things to be excited about at Texas A&M!
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Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2011)
Greater lifetime
earnings, most of all!
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Even so, college students are still stressed about money.
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Why?
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Because college is expensive, and college students have to
make a lot of tough financial decisions.
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Luckily, the Money Education Center can help!
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We Can Teach Aggies About…..
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• Walk-in Advising
• Appointments
• Presentations &
Resource Tables
• Foundations of Money
Education Course
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A few recommendations for
future college students…
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If you need help making a plan, come see us!!
NOW: Make a Plan to Fund College
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NOW: Apply for Free Money
Accept all free money
(scholarships, grants) in
your Financial Aid Portal.
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NOW: Accept Free Money
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• Many students borrow while in college
but not all debt is created equal
• Borrow wisely – only the minimum
necessary to pay school expenses
• Know how much you are borrowing
• Credit card debt is not inevitable
NOW: Borrow What You Need
Complete all requirements in
the Financial Aid Portal.
Student Data Form:
• Report outside
scholarships
• Drop off or mail checks to
our office
• Direct donor to the
Scholarship Donor Form
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NOW: Check Your Financial Aid Portal
Set up your University
refunds for Direct
Deposit in Howdy.
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NOW: Set Up Direct Deposit
Monitor your student
bill in Howdy.
Available in August.
Confirm that your
student bill is paid by
your awards.
Awards will disburse
around August 18th.
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AUGUST: Pay Your Bill
Confirm that your refund from
the University actually ends
up in your bank account.
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AUGUST: Get Your Refund
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• Allows the freedom to prioritize and plan
• Develop a monthly plan for expenses every month
• Apps available to track your spending fast and easy
FALL: Spend Your Money Wisely
Just don’t go broke by
November!
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FALL: Spend Your Money Wisely
Submit your 2019-2020
FAFSA this Fall!
When does it open?
October 1st!
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OCTOBER: Plan for Next Year
Submit your 2019-2020
University Scholarship
Application this Fall!
When does it open?
Opens October 15th!
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OCTOBER: Plan for Next Year
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