Health Tools and Resources

A solid approach to money management is essential to financial health!

Learn about:
   - Credit cards
   - Choosing a bank
   - Financial aid
   - Making a budget
   - Credit problems
   - Common financial problems

Reducing Personal Expense
Want information and articles on money-saving topics, assorted resources for simple living and saving money, along with consumer bargains and FREEBIES found on the web? Check out this resource for exploring ways to reduce personal expenses.

Credit Card Woes
How much do you know about credit? How do you get good credit anyway? See if you can pass the Student Credit Quiz and learn all there is to know about credit.

Money in Your 20s
This money management site, sponsored by MSN, offers you the opportunity to assess your spending habits and learn how to rid yourself of college debt.

Are You In Debt?
Is debt a four-letter word that you find yourself repeating over again? Stop the insanity! You know you want to. Learn how to manage your debt. Find great information to help you budget expenses, consolidate loans, learn about debt repayment and debt issues such as bankruptcy. You can also request advice from a web-based, certified financial counselor.

Learn about potential ways to pay for your college education. See if you qualify for financial aid or look for scholarships using these helpful links and resources.

Need help finding the right scholarship or loan?
Take a look at The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid website. Find helpful tools that will guide you in planning your financial future.

Boise State Financial Aid Web Page
This website contains helpful information on financial aid, scholarships, loans, FAQ's and deadline notices. Check it out!

Need a Tax Break?
Search this site for information on Educational Tax Credits offered to students.

Check out these great job hunt resources! Good luck in finding the perfect job!

Boise State Career Center
The Boise State Career Center offers students help with career planning, resume assistance and job searching. Jobs on campus are listed too!

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Location: Room 113, Administration Building
Mailing Address:  1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1315
Phone #: 208-426-1664
Fax: 208-426-1305
Website: financialaid.boisestate.edu

Boise State Career Center
Location: 1173 University Drive in the Alumni Center
Mailing Address:  Career Center; Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725-1310
Phone #: 208-426-1747
Fax: 208-426-3437
Website: career.boisestate.edu

The Boise State Career Center offers students help with career planning, resume development, and job searching.

Boise State Financial Aid website houses helpful information on financial aid, scholarships, loans, FAQ's and deadline notices for Boise State students.

FinAid has a great reputation in the educational community as the best website of its kind. It's comprehensive, it's informative, it's objective--and it's the first stop on the Web for students looking for ways to finance their education.

Money Management International (MMI) is a nonprofit, community service organization that provides professional financial guidance, counseling, community-wide educational programs and debt management assistance.

Money Matters is an informative site developed by MSN for students to learn how to develop a healthy credit rating.

MSN Money is a thorough site that provides information on money management and finances.

Oswego State University of New York has developed a site to assist individuals in finding information and articles on money-saving topics.

U.S. Department of Education has information on The HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits.