Learning how to achieve your financial goals is one of life’s most important lessons. But it’s a lesson most people have to learn on their own, usually by trial and error.

We don’t think trial and error is good enough. Our financial lives today are increasingly complex, and the choices we make are more important than ever before. We believe the key to financial success is financial education. But as important as financial education is, too few students arrive on campus with the kind of training needed to manage their personal finances. That’s why we prepared this e-brochure to help you find the best ways to manage your finances and give you the skills you need to achieve your financial goals.

We understand the financial challenges facing college students. The rising cost of tuition, combined with an increasingly broad range of available financing options, requires that today’s college student be an expert on the ins-and-outs of balancing spending and saving, as well as understanding how to use – and not abuse – available credit. We’re committed to providing you with the information you need to successfully manage your finances – and improve the quality of your life, both now and in the future.

How knowledgeable are you about credit? Take this Student Credit Quiz to find out.

It’s virtually impossible in today’s world to order merchandise by mail, rent a car, buy an airline ticket, or make many other routine transactions without a major credit card. Before deciding to use a credit card, however, you need to be sure you understand what credit is and how to use it wisely.

First, take this simple 10-question quiz to see how well you know how to handle credit. As you finish each question, another will pop up on your screen. When you’ve answered all the questions, you’ll receive your score and an explanation of each correct answer. . .along with information on how to activate your FIA Card Services credit card.

No matter how well you do on the quiz, be sure to read the information on this site. It really can help you establish and maintain an excellent credit rating!