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Financial Literacy Skills for Planning Your Financial Future

 Point Park University is committed to student success and ensuring that our students have the tools they need to effectively manage their money.

Our goal is to provide you with information that will expand your financial literacy so you can make informed decisions throughout life.

The University has many resources to assist you in attaining your degree. The Office of Student Accounts and the Office of Financial Aid should be the first stop for any student seeking information and resources on paying for your education. Our offices are dedicated to providing students with tools, resources, and information to assist you in your financial decision making.

The following information is available to help educate our students and families and assist them in making informed decisions to reach their financial goals.

Learn How to Create a Budget and More:

  • WhichWay 
    Download the WhichWayApp from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play to gain access to a series of short course modules designed to educate students on topics such as the basics of budgeting, financial literacy, setting goals, understanding credit and applying for financial aid.
  • CashCourse.org 
    CashCourse.org serves as a great resource for students as it speaks to many of the common financial pitfalls they may encounter during their college years.
  • PNC Financial Literacy 101   
    Provides Financial literacy education for college students.

Planning and Paying for College:

  • MappingYourFuture.org 
    A free resource for students and families navigating higher education and student loan processes. This site provides resources including planning and paying for higher education.
  • YouCanDealWithIt.com   
    Provides practical advice about paying for college and managing debt.

Understanding a Credit Report and Score:

  • AnnualCreditReport.com 
    Official site to request a free credit report.  It’s important to review your credit history and check for identity theft.
  • My FICO   
    Learn more about how FICO scores are calculated, what is in a credit report and more.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (sections 1041 and 1042) requires that the secretary of the treasury, in consultation with the secretary of education and other agencies, enhance financial literacy among postsecondary students through developing initiatives, programs and curricula that improve student awareness of short- and long-term costs associated with student loans and other debts and assisting students in navigating the financial aid process.