COUN 193 — F Financial Life Skills (formerly COUN 093 F) 2 Units
36 hours lecture per term. This course is designed to assist students in understanding basic strategies for managing college and personal finances. Students will increase their knowledge in accessing available forms of financial assistance and maximizing finances for timely degree completion and/or transfer. Students will develop a basic understanding of adult-related tasks such as personal budget management, calculating cost of education, how to deal with financial difficulties, maximizing their financial aid benefits and other financial resources, understanding repayment options and the consequences related to mismanaging funds. Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade option. (Degree Credit) (CSU)