Learn how to avoid financial disaster as a college student--and learn about a new scholarship opportunity available only to those who attend this workshop!

College-bound New Haven high school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to this workshop presented by Mary K. Johnson,  Financial Literacy & Consumer Advocacy Manager at Higher One in New Haven.  Ms. Johnson will also announce a new scholarship opportunity available only to those who attend!

Going to college is a significant investment of time and money, with long-term consequences.  Unfortunately, many students fall into the traps of overspending and credit card debt that can have dire impact on their chances of success in school and for a long time after graduation.  This workshop is intended to offer high school juniors and seniors the “heads-up” they need about financial literacy as they prepare for their college experience. Students will learn how to stay financially afloat with good money habits, including choosing and managing a bank account, and creating a budget they can live with.  Parents will gain insight into the financial issues that college students must cope with for successful outcomes.  

HIGHER ONE provides a full array of financial services including refunds, payments and electronic billing to almost 700 institutions of higher education, while also providing nearly 5 million students nationwide with a smart new way to manage their student loans and college expenses. Find out more at www.higherone.com.