Use this college application checklist to navigate every essential step, from gathering documents to meeting deadlines.
Take Control of Your Money
The HBCU Project has partnered with First United Bank and Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.
Going to College
Off to college? Learn to budget and manage all the unexpected and kind-of-expected costs that come with being on your own.
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Paying for College
Tuition is a big bill, but there are ways to make the cost of your dream school possible. Learn all you need to know to pay for that coveted degree.
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Using Credit Cards and Building Credit
Using credit cards wisely lays the foundation for future financial goals, like buying a home, renting an apartment, or purchasing a car. It takes credit to get credit—but be careful not to spend more than you can manage.
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Make the first steps toward creating a college budget by learning specifics about fixed and variable expenses.
If you're considering going to college, you have nothing to lose by applying for federal student aid.
Going to college incurs a lot of expenses you might not have thought about.
Use this college prep checklist to see what high school seniors can do to prepare for college life while still in school.
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College Application Checklist
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Use this college application checklist to navigate every essential step, from gathering documents to meeting deadlines.
College Budget Breakdown
6 min read
Make the first steps toward creating a college budget by learning specifics about fixed and variable expenses.
Use this college prep checklist to see what high school seniors can do to prepare for college life while still in school.
14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses
3 min read
Cutting unnecessary expenses in your budget made easy.
3 Jar Allowance For Kids
4 min read
The 3 jar money system encourages kids to learn about budgeting by splitting their money into saving, spending, and giving categories.
50/30/20 Calculator
1 min activity
Learn how to apply the 50/30/20 budget for effective money management. Our free 50/30/20 rule calculator makes budgeting easy.
