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Financial Education Resources

Whether you're a new college student or a working adult going back to school, the financial choices you make now can affect your life for decades.  Fostering a culture of financial literacy on campus is key to supporting student success, so here at Cuesta College, we want to be sure you have access to the tools to help you make the best financial choices for yourself, your family, and your future.

The California Community College Chancellor’s Office, the National Endowment for Financial Education and Cuesta College proudly announce CashCourse, a free, online financial literacy tool. CashCourse provides the following:

  • Free online financial education courses through instructor assignments or self-study
  • Customizable financial tools such as worksheets, a Budget Wizard, quizzes and calculators
  • A personal dashboard to track your progress
  • Articles and resources on topics that students can relate to
  • A guide to real-life money questions
  • Cash Course is here to help students take control of their financial futures. No cost, no catch, no hidden agenda.

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  • 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

 

How much will I make after College?

Have you ever wondered what you’ll make after college? In this video, learn about how to estimate your future earning ability, and more.

  • Understand if what you borrow now will be manageable in the future
  • Consider your expenses after college
  • Know your student loan repayment options in case you need some repayment help


 

 

 

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FREE Downloads

  • 10 Steps to Balancing Your Check Book
  • Monthly Budget Worksheet

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Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106

(805) 546-3100

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North County Campus

2800 Buena Vista Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446

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(805) 591-6200

South County Center

South County Center

Arroyo Grande High School Office, Rm 920
Corner of Orchard St. and W. Cherry Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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E-mail: scchelp@cuesta.edu

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