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Financial Wellness

 

Identity Theft Prevention

Protecting your personal information is essential when applying for financial aid. Use the guidelines below to help keep your identity and financial data secure.

Protecting your personal information is essential when applying for financial aid. Use the guidelines below to help keep your identity and financial data secure.

  • Use when completing the FAFSA. Close your browser afterward to clear session cookies.

  • Never share your FSA ID with anyone — not even someone helping you complete the FAFSA.

  • Review your financial aid offers and keep track of the amounts you applied for and received.

  • Store documents containing personal information (bank statements, checks, financial aid papers) in a secure place and shred them when no longer needed.

  • Be cautious of student loan repayment scams, especially those asking for upfront fees.

  • Only provide personal information over the phone or online if you initiated the contact.

  • For questions about your financial aid, contact the 鶹ɫƬ Financial Aid Office or the Federal Student Aid Information Center at customerservice@studentaid.gov or 1‑800‑4‑FED‑AID (1‑800‑433‑3243).

  • Report lost or stolen identification immediately to the issuer (bank, credit card company, DMV) and law enforcement if needed.

Act quickly. Contact the major credit reporting agencies to freeze your credit, preventing new accounts from being opened in your name.

Helpful federal resources include:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Identity theft reporting and recovery

  • U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline: For issues involving federal student aid

  • Social Security Administration: For concerns involving your SSN

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): For financial fraud assistance

  • IRS Identity Theft Central: For suspected tax‑related identity theft

You are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three nationwide credit bureaus.

Order your report through the only authorized source:

  • Call 1‑877‑322‑8228

  • Or mail the request form to: Annual Credit Report Request Service P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348‑5281

You may also qualify for additional free reports if:

  • You were denied credit, employment, insurance, or another benefit (request within 60 days)

  • You are unemployed and seeking work

  • You receive public assistance

  • Your report contains errors due to fraud or identity theft

  • You have a fraud alert on your credit file

 

 

Inceptia Financial Avenue

鶹ɫƬ has teamed up with Inceptia to give you a leg up on financial education via their online program, Financial Avenue. , a division of the National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization. Its goal is to provide expertise in items like student loan repayment and default prevention. The online program Financial Avenue will provide you with smart resources to help demystify the world of personal finance.  Getting a handle on your money doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or restrictive. It’s all about empowering yourself with smart basics, and planning from there.

With Inceptia’s money mascot, the Knowl, as your trusty guide, you will have access to ten online courses that take  on big financial topics, including:

  • College and Money
  • Credit and Protecting Your Money
  • Debt and Repayment
  • Earning Money
  • FAFSA
  • Foundations of Money
  • Future of Your Money
  • Loan Guidance
  • Psychology of Money
  • Spending and Borrowing

We get it, sometimes financial education can be pretty boring, and it doesn’t always make a lot of sense if you don’t know how to put your knowledge into action. But Financial Avenue keeps you on your toes with quizzes, videos, interactive tools, and action plans at the end of each course. With all these tools, we’ve made it pretty easy to know 
exactly what you can begin doing RIGHT NOW to put your financial knowledge to good use. After all, the Knowl says there’s no time like the present. 

The Knowl is here to help you get Knowl-edgeable about money 

Getting Started

Get started by setting up your private account at . Select your school’s state and city, then choose your school. Enter a valid email address and select “I am a new user.” Input your full name, agree to the use policy, and click “Enroll in course.” Canvas will send a confirmation link to your email. You must click the link in this email to complete registration. Choose your password and time zone, and click “Register.”

Returning Users

Using your email address and password, you can return to your Financial Avenue account any time to review or finish courses, access tools and tips, and track your progress.

The Financial Avenue App is Available! 

If you haven't already, download the Canvas Student app for or s and click "Find my school.'

Then, search for "Inceptia" (the nonprofit org that created Financial Avenue). Be sure to click "Next" after you have typed in Inceptia. 

Finally, simply login to the app using your existing Financial Avenue email and password. For more detailed instructions, or to the login by using your QR for mobile login code, check out this

Follow the #Knowl

Also, the Knowl would appreciate it if you followed them @MoneyKnowl and #Knowl. The Knowl will be sure to make it worth your while by sharing tips, resources, and strategies to help you become a Money Mastery Ninja. 

Questions & Support
Inceptia Customer Service
888.454.4668
InceptiaCS@inceptia.org

Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources

Fastweb is a large free scholarship search tool that matches students with scholarships, internships, and financial aid opportunities based on their profile. 

FinAid offers detailed information about financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships, and tips for paying for college. 

Provides financial aid calculators to estimate college costs, loan payments, student aid index (SAI), and more. 

A free resource that helps students with college planning, financial aid guidance, career exploration, and money management.

Provides links to state-specific financial aid programs across the U.S., including grants and scholarships available by state.

College & Career Resources

Helps students explore careers, learn job skills, write resumes, and prepare for the workplace. 

Provides career advice on resumes, job searching, interview tips, workplace skills, and career development.

Lists part-time and flexible jobs for students, along with job tips and application guidance. 

A government website with detailed career information, job outlooks, salary data, and labor statistics to help students research career paths. 

Provides guidance for international students on studying in the U.S., including admissions, visas, financial aid, and living in the U.S.

Service & Community Programs

A national service program that offers volunteer opportunities and provides education awards to help pay for school or student loans.

A service program where young adults work in schools to support students. Members receive a stipend, benefits, and an education award. 

September 2026 
 
September 16 – Scholarship Workshop
September 24– Scholarship Workshop

September 23- FAFSA Family Night  

  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Moody Hall 

October 2026

October 13 – Scholarship Workshop-ATC
  •  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | In-Person Building 3 
  •  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | In-Person Building 3 
October 14- FAFSA Family Night
October 20– Scholarship Workshop
October 28- Fall Festival
November 2026
 
November 3- FAFSA Family Night
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Moody Hall
November 10– Veteran & Student Resource Fair

We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to our “Great Advice” series: "Great Advice for College Students." This e-book, created in collaboration with finance experts at Nerdwallet, is packed with essential financial tips and tools specifically tailored for college students.

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  • Stay Informed on Student Loans: With federal student loan interest rates hitting record highs, it’s crucial to stay informed. Our e-book offers insights on managing your education funding effectively.

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