College Articles on Finance for Students

Strategies for Managing a High Debt-to-Income Ratio

September 30, 2024
By: Tara Spicer
Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
Category: Blog, Budgeting, College, Credit, Debt

Lower your debt-to-income ratio by increasing income, reducing debt, and budgeting for better financial health.

September 18, 2024
By: Tara Spicer
Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
Category: Blog, College, Savings

A 529 plan offers tax-free growth for education savings, covering K-12, college, and more, with flexible contribution options.

Resilience, heritage, and finance: Maria Chavez’s journey from fear to empowerment in the Hispanic community.

August 26, 2024
By: Kathryn Ellywicz
After receiving two Education degrees from Michigan State University, Kathryn never expected to be working at a financial wellness organization, but she is happy to be educating Americans on personal finance. Over her six years at GreenPath, Kathryn has been an NFCC-certified financial counselor, trained incoming counselors, led the effort to HUD-certify over 150 counselors, and more.
Category: Blog, Budgeting, College, Credit, Debt

Student Loan On-Ramp ends Sept 30, 2024. Stay informed, adjust your budget, and maintain lender communication as policies shift.

August 19, 2024
By: Tara Spicer
Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
Category: Blog, Budgeting, College, Credit, Debt

College students: Start building credit early with a secured card, avoid overspending, and get free guidance from GreenPath.

May 23, 2024
By: Tara Spicer
Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
Category: Blog, College, Financial Education

Congratulations to the Class of ’24, it’s graduation season! Time to start thinking about smart money moves.

October 10, 2023
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Blog, College, Financial Education

Student grant programs are free financial aid that you are not required to repay. Federal and state governments commonly fund student grants.

Discover the new SAVE Plan and its game-changing benefits. Learn how this income-driven repayment option offers more affordable payments.

August 16, 2023
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: College, Recorded Webinars

After more than three years on pause, federal student loan payments are now required by Congress to resume this fall.