Dream Big!

That’s what we encourage here at Monroe. But, you should realize that big dreams bring big responsibilities.

To be successful at Monroe and realize your BIG dreams, you have FIVE responsibilities:

Maintain good academic standing (Strive for excellence!)
Aggressively manage your career
Practice healthy financial habits
Finish what you started (Earn your degree!)
Pay back any money you borrowed to invest in your education

To manage your responsibilities, you deserve the right tools. So, Monroe created the DREAM Personal Financial Planner. Click on any one of these useful buttons and learn how you can take control of your financial and career future.

Go ahead, click away!

	My FREE DREAM Course Smart students take advantage of every opportunity to improve their chance of success. Monroe offers a FREE 5-hour DREAM Seminar to give you the knowledge, skills and tools to manage your financial life. Sign up today by sending an email to Karenann Carty at kcarty@monroecollege.edu with FREE DREAM in the subject line.
	My DREAM Team Successful people surround themselves with talented, optimistic people. At Monroe, in addition to your classmates and faculty, we surround you with knowledgeable staff to guide you in every aspect of your education. Your DREAM Team includes: Your School Dean (Academics) Your Student Services Counselor (Advice, Academic Guidance, Staying Connected to the College) Your Career Advancement Advisor (Career Preparation, Jobs, Internships) Your Student Finance Advisor (Billing and Financial Aid) Your Student Loan Advisor (Debt Counseling and Borrower Services) If you are unsure of who is on your DREAM Team, contact Karenann Carty at kcarty@monroecollege.edu.
	My Financial Library Welcome to My Financial Library. Within this library you’ll find the information to help you build your financial knowledge and make you a savvy consumer. You’ll find valuable information about: Paying for college Creating a spending plan Tips for saving money Setting financial goals Protecting your identity Access the links and start building your financial knowledge. Financial Literacy Library Glossary Cash Course Managing Your Money Financial Awareness Counseling The National College Finance Center GreenPath Debt Solutions CheapScholar.org
	My Career Advisor Monroe College prides itself on the comprehensive array of career advancement services and programs. Click hereto open yourself to new and exciting career opportunities.
	My Personal Budget Creating a budget is an important first step in managing your financial destiny. Once you've established your financial goals, a budget keeps you on track to achieve those goals, whether it's paying off your student loans, saving for that new car, or simply making sure you're not spending more than you earn. These links provide calculators to help you create your budget. http://www.finaid.org/calculators/ http://www.direct.ed.gov/BudgetCalc/budget.html
	My Loan Finder Keeping track of your student loans can be tricky. Click here to be connected to a database containing information on all your student loans National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS). Managing your student loans
	My Loan Repayment Calculator Students and parents can explore this site for information about the Direct Loan Program, including helpful publications and tools to help manage their Direct Loans. Financial aid professionals at schools can find operational communications and guidance, technical documents, and related information as well as tools for administering the program at their school. There is also a special section for schools interested in joining the program.
	My Student Loan Advisor Used conservatively and managed well, student loans are a great way to help students pay for their education. However, students who borrow must understand that loans have to be paid back. At Monroe, you are assigned a personal advisor to help you navigate the complexities of student loans and set you on a steady course to manageable student loan repayment. Click here to be connected to the Office of Borrower Services.
	My iGrad Your customized interactive web tool for personal financial management, student loan advisement and career guidance.