Financial Literacy
What is Financial Literacy?
The Financial & Community Resource Specialist helps you understand how to manage your resources effectively. We offer free, individualized financial counseling sessions as well as numerous workshops throughout the year covering a variety of money matters. Even if you don’t know where to begin or what questions to ask, we’re here to help.
Financial Literacy Topics
- Credit Building/Repair
- Paying for College/Understanding Financial Aid
- Overcoming Financial Hardships
- Debt Management
- Personal Savings
- Emergency Funds
- Setting Financial Goals
- Spending Plans/Budgets
Outside Resources
Oklahoma Money Matters (OKMM)
The OKMM Budgeting tool can help you create a budget based on your monthly income and spending.
Disclaimer: Oklahoma Money Matters’ (OKMM) Budget Calculator is for general illustrative purposes only. No personal data is collected, saved or shared through this application. The accuracy of this calculator and its application to your specific situation are not guaranteed. OKMM assumes no liability for loss or damage of any kind that may be attributed to the use of this tool. For personalized financial advice, seek help from a certified professional.
Annual Credit Report
Federal law allows you to get a free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each credit reporting company and ensure that the information on all of your credit reports is correct and up to date.
Credit reports are important because they may affect your mortgage rates, credit card approvals, apartment requests, or even your job application. Reviewing your credit reports helps you catch signs of identity theft early.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete the FAFSA.
SmartAsset's Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take home pay per paycheck for both salary and hourly jobs after taking into account federal, state and local taxes.
Banzai – Free Financial Education for Cameron Students
Banzai is an interactive financial education platform that helps students build real-life money skills in a simple, practical way. Students can complete short lessons and activities that teach them how to manage everyday finances—without needing any prior knowledge.
Through Banzai, students can learn how to:
• Create and manage a budget
• Understand banking basics (checking, savings, debit cards, etc.)
• Build credit and avoid common credit mistakes
• Learn how loans, interest, and repayment work
• Practice smart spending habits and financial decision-making
• Prepare for real-world financial responsibilities after college
Banzai includes engaging, self-paced modules and simulations that help students practice financial choices in a low-stress way.
Use the class code V2RPX9 and your student email to sign up.
Past Workshops
CU Succeeds Savings and Budgeting
Basics of Budgeting