Financial Literacy Resources

Do you have questions about your student loan debt, or managing your finances while in college or beyond graduation? We’re here to help. Schedule an appointment with financial aid today (financialaid@geneva.edu or 724.847.6530) or consider the resources below!

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General Resources

www.cashcourse.org/geneva: helpful financial information on a variety of real world topics
www.crown.org: free articles, calculators and downloads from a Christian perspective
www.bestplaces.net/col: helpful cost of living calculator
www.360.financialliteracy.org: a free program of the nation’s certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life
www.educationplanner.org: helpful saving tools and calculators
www.mint.com: a free online way to manage your money
www.payscale.com: get a free Salary report based on your job title, location, education, skills and experience
www.pheaa.org/college-planning/student-aid-guide: Helpful college planning info for PA residents
www.nasfaa.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=9039: Tax Credit information
www.bankrate.com: comprehensive, objective, and free financial information on a variety of topics
40 Money Management Tips for Students

Credit Report Resources

www.annualcreditreport.com: check your credit report for free once a year
www.myfico.com: learn about why credit is important and how to improve it
Building Good Credit Under 21

Loan Repayment Resources

www.nslds.ed.gov: find the details of your federal student loans and who you repay
www.paybacksmarter.com: easily estimate your monthly loan payments and consider the total cost of each option
www.studentloans.gov: get loan details and loan forgiveness and consolidation info
www.youcandealwithit.com: great tools and calculators to help with loan repayment, debt, budgeting, saving, and consolidation
www.mappingyourfuture.org/paying/debtwizard/ : Use this Wage Estimator/Debt tool to estimate how much you can afford to borrow and what your starting salary may need to be

Loan Consolidation Resources

www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov: get information about consolidating your federal loans

Tax Resources

Federal Taxes:

There is an IRS Volunteer's Income Tax Assistance Program which offers free federal tax filing by volunteers in the community. You can contact the Business Department (724.847.6615) to find out if Geneva students are participating this year. You may also call 1.800.906.9887 to find the center nearest you. Log into www.irs.gov and use the Free-File method to complete your federal tax return (if eligible).
Check with the Geneva College Business Department, libraries, and community centers in your area to see if they host volunteer events where accounting students and tax preparers help fill out tax returns free of charge.
Visit www.irs.gov/freefile to see if you qualify for free electronic federal filing.
If your income is $50,000 or less, you can use the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Call 1.800.906.9887 to find the center nearest you.

State Taxes (PA):

www.doreservices.state.pa.us/Individual/aboutPIT.htm

Local Taxes (Beaver Falls): Contact Berkheimer:

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