Financial Aid Workshops

Workshop Descriptions

Don’t Be Rash! Save Your Cash! - A review of the five building blocks for managing and growing your money. Also, learn how to use a compound interest and savings calculator tool for your financial planning!

I Borrowed a Student Loan – Now What? - Learn the basics about loan repayment, what to do while you are in school and after you graduate, and to manage your loan debt and avoid default on your loan repayments.

Money Basics - Let's discuss how to build your financial health; use a bank or credit union; money management; and what you should know about insurance, federal income taxes, and preparing for retirement.

Navigating Your myCSUDH Student Center & Financial Aid Basics - Learn how to navigate the FINANCES section of your Student Center and understand what each link means for you! This session will review how financial aid works for the Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer terms and review the types of aid, payments, refunds, and SAP.

Understanding Credit - Learn the basics on credit with a focus on student loans, credit cards, FICO® Scores and their importance, credit reports, credit monitoring, credit knowledge, financial health tips, and the importance of establishing and maintaining a strong credit score.

What’s in Your Wallet? - Assess your needs and expenses, learn simple tips on how to budget your money and student financial aid funds, and, create your personal spending plan through a guided online budgeting exercise.

• The importance and ease of using a scholarship search engine
   
• About the variety of scholarship resources
   
• Creating a winning scholarship essay
   
• Key tips on applying for scholarships