College is a time when you are spending a lot more than you earn, which can be stressful. Understanding your budget can help you map a path through the difficult time.
- I understand the cost of school and how I will pay for it. (Use your school's Net Price Calculator)
- I have a budget. (Try the Nerdwallet interactive budget tool.)
- I have a bank account that charges no fees.
- I have a credit card and I use it responsibly, paying off the full amount every month.
- If I have student loans, I understand the repayment terms.
- When I graduate, I understand the loan deferment terms available to me.
