Financial Literacy is not just the knowledge and skill set needed to manage money effectively. It can also affect every aspect of our adult lives. Lower Columbia College has partnered with financial wellness resources iGrad and ECMC Solutions to educate students about both in-school and out-of-school financial literacy resources.
You should have the best information possible to make smart decisions about your finances and paying for school. Learn how to spend less, manage your debt, and save for your goals using iGrad.
Students can access a free online money management program, which showcases ways to learn about different types of aid, smart borrowing practices, and repaying student loans.
You can also get information on choosing a career, writing a resume, and searching for jobs. Make the most of what iGrad has to offer by setting up your profile and exploring their site.
LCC has also teamed up with ECMC Solutions to answer all of your student loan repayment questions. ECMC Solutions is a service of the non-profit organization ECMC, which is dedicated to helping you manage educational loans. Their resources are available to you free of charge.
ECMC Solutions can assist students with:
- Student loan repayment advice
- Reduced repayment plan optionsLoan forbearance
- Loan Deferment
- One-on-one student loan counseling
To contact a Solutions Student Loan Repayment Advisor, visit the ECMC Solutions webpage.