Financial Literacy
Completing a college degree is one of the most responsible things a young adult can do.
Having the financial literacy to use the new opportunities which come with a degree is next on that list.
Read any of the helpful articles below to become more prepared. These links take you away from the Bacone website. Bacone College is not responsible for their contents.
Resources for Parents
Helpful articles:
- 10 Ways to Attend College for Free
- The 2023 Student Loan Handbook
- Breaking the Glass Ceiling Early On: How to Empower Girls in STEM
- Grants vs. Scholarships: Paying for College with Gift Aid
- How to Pay for College Without Student Loans
- Money for College: A Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Students & Financial Literacy
- Tips to Increase Your Child’s Financial Literacy
- What You Should Know About Student Loans
- Your Roadmap to Financial Wellness
Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plans
Resources for high-school students
Helpful articles:
- College Planning tips
- The College Money-Saver Checklist
- The Complete Guide for High Achievers
- Computer Science and Engineering Resources for Women in STEM
- From Homeschool to College: A Guide for Students
- Grants vs. Scholarships: Paying for College with Gift Aid
- How Nursing Helped Me Discover My Purpose
- How to Apply to College: The Ultimate Guide
- How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families
- How to Pay for College Without Student Loans
- Money for College: A Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Students & Financial Literacy
Resources for college students
Helpful Articles:
- Are Scholarships and Grants Taxable?
- How to write a scholarship thank you letter
- Find Graduate School Scholarships
- Find Utility Bill Assistance for College Students
- Great Adivice for Grads 2023
- Guide To College for Students Experiencing Homelessness
- How to Pay for College Without Student Loans
- Learn About Credit
- The Student’s Guide to Managing Stress in College
- Understanding Student Loan Interest and Capitalization (covers federal and other sources)
Oklahoma College Assistance Program:
- News
- Financial Calculators
- ID theft protection
- Learning Modules for self-paced study about Banking, Budgeting, and more
- OKMM Student Resources
- Setting up a Budget
- Successful Credit Use
- Q&A Forum
Community resources
Community Christian Credit Union:
Career-planning resources
Who has a bright outlook? You will, when you plan ahead.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Career One Stop: sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
- High Demand Jobs in 2022 & Beyond
- Jobs for Women and Gender Studies Majors
- O*Net Online: Search by major or topic and find dozens of listings with information about industry growth and salaries.
- Oklahoma Works: Critical local occupations
- Resources for Women in Computer Technology
- Social Work Salary Guide: provided by Master’s in Social Work.org
- Study.com: 2021 Guide to Colleges & Careers for Women in STEM
- UCanGo2.org
Resources for future educators
- Becoming a Special Education Teacher
- A Career Change to Teaching in Florida
- Guide to Careers in Education
- Guide to Education Jobs in Florida
- Guide to State and Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Programs
- How to Become an ESL Teacher
- How to Become a Private School Teacher
- How to Become a Science Teacher
- How to Become a Special Education Teacher
- The Importance of Bilingual Classrooms
- Oklahoma Teacher Certification
- What to Know Before Becoming a Substitute Teacher
Other Resources
Budgeting:
Health:
Identity Protection:
- AnnualCreditReport.com
- How Secure is My Password?
- Opt out of pre-screened credit card and insurance offers
Retirement Planning:
Senior Citizens:
Student Loan Help:
- Free Student Loan Advice.org – answers to common loan questions answered by The Institute of Student Loan Advisors
Utilities:
- Find Energy – find local organizations which help college students with their utility bills