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Findings from the 2009
Student Financial Literacy Survey

Student Money Management Services provides the following free financial education services to BGSU undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Individual financial education sessions with a Financial Services Educator (trained professional) and a Student Financial Educator
  • Falconomics Group Seminars (money management group seminars in a variety of campus settings)
  • Web Site (an interactive and informational tool for BGSU undergraduate and graduate students with local, state, and national financial education resources)
  • BGSU Partner Offices (offices that impact on students' financial lives at the University)

At Student Money Management Services, you can:

  • Talk to trained professionals about your personal finances confidentially
  • Create an individualized spending plan
  • Learn how to identify and track expenses during and after college
  • Plan for tuition and fee payments
  • Graduate with a plan for repaying your debt
  • Identify financial education opportunities on campus
  • Become organized for key student money management decision points
  • Locate external financial education resources

There are some services Student Money Management Services will not be able to provide:

  • Investment advice
  • Interacting with creditors
  • Selecting a financial institution
  • Choosing financial planning services
  • Tax advice and preparation
  • Referrals to public assistance programs
  • Retirement planning

Office Location: Moseley 406
8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday

Schedule an Appointment for an Individual Financial Education Session
Falconomics Group Seminars
What are Falconomics Group Seminars?

SMMS provides free financial education seminars designed to meet your financial needs.  Seminars are based on student input so the topics and content are relevant to you.  We offer seminars in locations and times convenient for both on-campus and off-campus students.

Seminars include:

Banking for Your Life @ BGSU

From checking accounts to car loans, learn about local Bowling Green banks and the services they offer.

Don't Go Broke this Spring Break!

Learn great ideas for taking a spring break that won't leave you in the red.

Good Debt, Bad Debt: The Truth About Credit Cards
Want a credit card? Important things you need to know before you sign on that line!
Have a credit card? Details you may not know.

I Got a Job! . . . Now What?
Money Management Principles for the New Professional

It’s more than just salary. From medical insurance to retirement plans, there’s a lot to consider.

Movin' On . . . Movin' Out

Have you reached the point in your college life where you want to move off campus? Plan for the move financially by being fully informed.

Spending Plans: Making the Most of Your Money
Want to reach your financial goals?
Get a plan! Find out what works for you!

Soar Your Score!
Understanding Credit Reports and Scoring
Learn how to get a free copy of your credit report and what contributes to your credit score.

Specific dates, times and locations of the upcoming Falconomics Group Seminars will be posted as soon as they become available.

For more information on specific Falconomic Group Seminars please contact the SMMS office at smms@bgsu.edu. Materials and resources used in the group and individual sessions can be found on the forms page.
 


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