Florida Atlantic University Parent Guide

Managing Finances

Financial Aid FAQs

Financial Aid information that you need to know.

Ways for your College Student to Spend Summer Break

For college students, summer break is a chance to get caught up in coursework, earn money for the next semester, prepare for their career or simply relax and reconnect with friends and family.  There are many available ways to spend summer break – and it depends on your student and what year they are in, as to which direction is best for them. 

Building Good Credit

Most students go to college looking forward to becoming independent and managing their lives on their own. Managing their personal finances is part of that independence. Starting with your student early, and starting strong, will help ensure that their college experience does not end in debt and poor spending habits.

For college graduates, good credit is an invaluable asset – and with careful money management, an achievable goal. If your student graduates without any credit history, they may have trouble qualifying for a car loan or mortgage.

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