Lesson 15: Financial Management and Financial Aid


Attention

Managing your money so that you can go to school and keep up with your expenses is one of the most important aspects of planning your career at KVCC. Many students at KVCC work and go to school at the same time...on top of that they have other responsibilities...money management and time management go hand in hand!


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:

  • Identify and discuss the importance of effective financial management
  • Identify strategies for managing a budget while in school
  • Identify the issues related to credit
  • Review the policies and procedures related to the use of financial aid
  • Identify the consequences of defaulting on a student loan
  • Identify the policies and regulations related to attendance and performance in school as it relates to financial aid

Teaching

Money Management information from FAME

Click HERE for money management resources from eCampus Tours


Assessment

Lesson 15 Discussion

Without getting into too much personal detail, discuss how you plan to approach the challenges of funding your education? What decisions did you have to make in order to start coming to school? Did you have to cut back on anything? Sell things? Stop doing certain activities? Reflect on how the importance of going to school and pursuing your academic dream influenced your decision to make these changes.