Welcome to an exciting new chapter of your lives. As a college student at Missouri State University, you will be given new opportunities and discover new challenges; you will meet new and diverse people, work with an exciting and dedicated faculty, and face choices that you’ve never had to make before.
In the process of establishing yourself as a collegiate, it’s important that you understand who you are as a person and be willing to push yourself beyond cultural barriers and limitations. The personal growth that you will experience in the next few years can be unlimited if you develop and maintain a curiosity about your world and a willingness to grab for the next challenge.
As a college student, you will find it necessary to make financial decisions that will affect your life for many years after graduation. As you work through the exercises in this workbook, we hope you are encouraged to consider the scale to which personal financial choices can make a difference to your life and livelihood. Opportunities will be opening for you as you pursue your degree; wise financial decisions on your part will increase your ability to take advantage of them.
The table of contents below is from your GEP 101 Financial Management Handbooks. Please feel free to print off the worksheets for your use!
Tip #1 – Set Your Goals
Tip #2 – Create a Budget
Tip #3 – Learn How to Best Finance Your Education
Tip #4 – Plan for the Future
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Tip #5 – Get Into the Habit of Saving
Tip #6 – Be Cautious When Using Credit Cards
Tip #7 – Check your Credit Report
Creating a Personal Financial Plan
