Budgeting
Video Series 3
Part 1 of 4: Traditional Students
As you consider how to pay for your education, the single most valuable financial tool you have available to you will be your personal budget.
Unfortunately, budgets often get a bad rap as “boring” and are seen as something that limits or restricts spending. But nothing could be further from the truth.
*** Play the video and then take the knowledge review. ***
Part 2 of 4: Traditional Students
After you have a handle on how much income you can expect each month, the next step in the budgeting process is estimating your expenses for the semester.
The sooner you start this process, the better so you can plan how much you need to work and save, both in the summer and throughout the school year.
*** Play the video and then take the knowledge review. ***
Part 3 of 4: Traditional Students
Finally, once you have a good handle on what expenses you’ll have per semester, it’s time for step 4 in the budgeting process.
Make any necessary adjustments to ensure your expenses do not exceed your income.
Be completely honest with yourself about what you need for the semester ahead.
*** Play the video and then take the knowledge review. ***
Part 4 of 4: Traditional Students
Too often, when cash is tight the temptation is to get a credit card to handle budget shortfalls.
In fact, many credit card companies target college students with special promotions and giveaways on campuses, making it tempting for students to fill out applications for credit cards to get free merchandise.
*** This is the final video in the series for students.
Remember to get your certificate of completion! ***
If you have completed watching the video series and answering the review questions, congratulations! You may now receive a certificate of completion! CLICK HERE
Part 1 of 4: Non-Traditional Students
As you consider how to pay for your education, the single most valuable financial tool you have available to you will be your personal budget.
Unfortunately, budgets often get a bad rap as “boring” and are seen as something that limits or restricts spending. But nothing could be further from the truth.
*** Play the video and then take the knowledge review. ***
Part 2 of 4: Non-Traditional Students
After you have a handle on how much income you can expect each month, the next step in the budgeting process is estimating your expenses for the semester.
The sooner you start this process, the better so you can plan how much you need to work and save, both in the summer and throughout the school year.
*** Play the video and then take the knowledge review. ***
Part 3 of 4: Non-Traditional Students
Finally, once you have a good handle on what expenses you’ll have per semester, it’s time for step 4 in the budgeting process.
Make any necessary adjustments to ensure your expenses do not exceed your income.
Be completely honest with yourself about what you need for the semester ahead.
*** Play the video and then take the knowledge review. ***
Part 4 of 4: Non-Traditional Students
Too often, when cash is tight the temptation is to get a credit card to handle budget shortfalls.
In fact, many credit card companies target college students with special promotions and giveaways on campuses, making it tempting for students to fill out applications for credit cards to get free merchandise.
*** This is the final video in the series for students.
Remember to get your certificate of completion! ***
If you have completed watching the video series and answering the review questions, congratulations! You may now receive a certificate of completion! CLICK HERE