One of the many questions we get at the Student Money Management Office is about how to go about building credit. As a college student, this is your time to start building healthy habits–and that … Continue reading
FAFSA 2019/2020 is LIVE!
Hello ACC students! The new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 2019/2020 went live on October 1st, and we need you to complete it! Why should you complete the FAFSA? Opportunity for grants Student … Continue reading
Understanding Your Paycheck — What’s All That’s Taken Out?
It’s payday! Everybody’s favorite day. But wait…what’s that? Who’s FICA? Why do they get a chunk of my money? Federal Taxes The first thing you notice is the fact that there is federal income tax … Continue reading
Thinking on Getting a Pet? Things to Consider.
One of the things that happens a lot whenever you move to an apartment/house by yourself, is that you think “this is finally my time to get a dog/cat/other kind of pet!!11.” Which is exciting, … Continue reading
I’ve Got My Financial Aid Refund: Now What?
Picture this: You just got your financial aid disbursement for the semester. Yay! You’re rich! This is probably how I felt every time this happened: BUT Before you go running buying all of the back-to-school … Continue reading
Is the IRS Calling You? Scams and How to Spot Them.
I swear, every time I think scammers are gone, they find more creative and scarier ways to trick people into giving them money. 2018 has proven to be the year of scamming. Not only there … Continue reading
Where Has SMMO Been? An Update
Hey y’all! You might be wondering, where have we been? What kind of shenanigans has the Student Money Management Office (SMMO) gotten themselves into? We’ve actually been super busy bringing the SMMO message across the … Continue reading
We are recruiting for the Fall 2018 Peer Money Mentor Program!
Hey y’all! Do you want to learn about personal finance? Do you want to engage your peers in conversations about money? The Student Money Management Office is seeking applicants for the Fall 2018 Peer Money Mentor Program. Submit … Continue reading
5 Things to Remember When Budgeting
What do you think when you heard the word “budget”? For a lot of us, it looks like a really sad movie of “being responsible” and “having it together” while not having any fun at … Continue reading
Employers Can Check Your Credit: Here’s What to Expect.
Did you know that potential employers may check the credit of potential hires? Now, this doesn’t mean they get a full credit report or even your credit score. That is for your eyes only. Instead, … Continue reading