Financial Literacy

Completing a college degree is one of the most responsible things a young adult can do. 

Having the financial literacy to properly use all of the new opportunities that come with a degree is next on that list.

Resources for Parents

OK College Start 

Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan

Oklahoma Money Matters: 

• College Savings and Planning
• Protecting Your Child’s Identity

 

Resources for high-school students

Oklahoma Money Matters: 

• Preparing for College
• Setting Goals

UCanGo2.org:

• Senior Checklist

Discover

• College Planning tips 
• The College Money-Saver Checklist

 

Resources for college students

Oklahoma College Assistance Program:

• OCAP News Headlines
• OCAP Publications and Forms

Oklahoma Money Matters:

• News
• Financial Calculators
• ID theft protection
• OKMM Student Resources
• Setting up a Budget
• Successful Credit Use

Sallie Mae

• Find Graduate School Scholarships 
• Learn About Credit 
• Understanding Student Loan Interest and Capitalization (covers federal and other sources)

 

Local community resources

Tulsa Teacher’s Credit Union:

• Young Adult Consumer News
• Consumer Guides 

 

Career-planning resources

O*Net Online: Search by major or topic and find dozens of listings with information about industry growth and salaries.  Who has a bright outlook?  You will, when you plan ahead.

Study.com: 2021 Guide to Colleges & Careers for Women in STEM

UCanGo2.org:

• Career Interest Survey
• Developing My Career Plan

 

Other Resources

 Identity Protection:

• AnnualCreditReport.com
• How Secure is My Password? 
• Opt out of pre-screened credit card and insurance offers