Financial Literacy

The Alamo Colleges District wants YOU to be in charge of your finances! The Financial Literacy programs at each of our colleges are meant to promote and support responsible and healthy financial behaviors and decisions.

Through the colleges efforts and this resource website, our goal is to help you make smarter choices with your money.

Student Loans

Ion Tuition

Self-help tool that allows students to review their loan status, payment amount, due date, and servicer in one location. Also includes budgeting tools and replayment calculators to assist with repayment options. This is a free service provided to students by Ion Tuition on behalf of the Alamo Colleges District. 

HeroKnowl.org

Provides student borrowers easy-to-understand answers designated to get them on the right track to repayment 

 

Financial & Budgeting Resources 

Bankrate

Provides tools that help compare credit cards, look at college financing options, track interest rates, identify the best investment and savings vehicles, rate and rank insurance companies, and much more

MyMoney.gov

The U. S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education

Mint

Free online budgeting tool that provides necessary tools for people to meet their financial goals regarding savings, checking, investment, mortgage, and automobile loans 

 

 

Credit History Information

The 3 major credit bureaus that check/report credit scores

Experian Equifax TransUnion

 

Books

AlamoBOOKS+

 

Have Questions? Email us at DST-ManageMoney@alamo.edu.