Explore the many online resources available about financial topics. The below links are resources we think are accurate and engaging. Inclusion on this list does not indicate any endorsement of the provider’s products.
- Smart About Money
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- On Your Own Blog
- Money Smart Program
- PNC Financial Literacy 101
- SECU Financial Wellness
- TIAA Institute
- Federal Reserve Education
- Practical Money Skills
- UMBC Student Consumer Information (Complete collection of University consumer information)
Interactive Tools and Worksheets
Basic Worksheets
- Basic Debt Repayment Calculator (Basic debt payment calculator)
- Life Expectancy Calculator (Calculates life expectancy for retirement, savings planning, etc)
- Savings Calculator/Planner (Basic savings calculator and guide)
Tools for Undergraduates
- Scholarship Search (Search for scholarships and grants)
- FAFSA Repayment Calculator (Calculate your post-undergrad FAFSA payments)
- Savings Calculator/Planner (Basic savings calculator and guide)
- Cash Course Enrollment Instructions (How to enroll in UMBC’s Cash Course)
- Interactive Budgeting Worksheet (Budgeting guide and basic spreadsheet)
- MY ACCOUNTS LOG (Use this form to record the steps you’ve taken to report identity theft. Keep this log in a safe place for reference.)
Tools for Graduate Students
- Fellowship Search (Search for fellowships)
- Graduate Assistantships (Info on assistantship programs)
- FAFSA Repayment Calculator (Calculate your post-undergrad FAFSA payments)
Tools for International Students
- U.S Banking Guide (How to bank in the US)
- International Eligibility for FAFSA (Learn about international FAFSA aid eligibility)
Tools for Faculty/Staff
- Retirement Savings Calculator
- Debt Consolidation Calculator
- 403b Savings Calculator
- IRS Tax Withholding Calculator