New Program Can Help You Repay Student Loans and Learn to Budget

Kansas State University is now offering a free online financial planning tool for students and alumni called SALT. The program is available through a partnership between K-State’s Powercat Financial Counseling (PFC) program and American Student Assistance, with the help of the Lattner Family Foundation.

“SALTmoney.org is available free of charge to help K-State students and alumni learn how to borrow less, borrow wisely, repay loans and become financially savvy,” said Jodi Kaus, director of PFC.

With SALT, users can:

• learn about budgeting and financial planning
• track all of their student loans in one place
• compare payment plans for loans
• use budgeting tools and calculators
• search for jobs, internships and scholarships

“SALT will build upon the successful foundation K-State has created with PFC, by taking our financial education offerings to the next level,” Kaus said. “SALT will help ensure our alumni can successfully retire their student loan debt, gain the greatest return on their investment and boost their money skills for life.”

To learn more or to get free access to SALT, go to http://www.k-state.edu/salt. For more information about PFC or to support the program, visit http://www.k-state.edu/pfc/.

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