Financial Resources to Help You Succeed
The list of financial resources below was designed with you in mind. It contains resources for those who prefer a self-guided approach and for those who would like assistance when working on their finances. Use the links below to access various resources and services.
Norco College Financial Freedom Program
In case you didn't navigate to this page from our start page, here is a list of some of the services provided by Norco College:
- Foundations in Personal Finance (Online Platform)
- Online Finance Workshops
- Financial Aid for College
Financial Hardships
There are many resources available to support students experiencing various financial hardships. Norco College provides a Basic Needs Online Resource Guide to direct students to resources for housing, food, healthcare (including mental health), childcare, unemployment, and many other services to help meet student needs. If you need to increase your income, try the 14-day Money Finder challenge.
Financial Support Technology
There are many tools available to help you project financial needs and costs, balance your budget, and keep track of your spending. All of the tools and educational resources listed below are free to use or at least have a free trial.
Calculators
- Norco College Net Price Calculator (How much do you need?)
- Student Debt vs. Salary Wizard (How much can you borrow?)
- Occupation Data (How much will you earn in wages?)
- College Savings Calculator (How much should you save?)
- Student Loan Payoff Calculator
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Net Worth Calculator
Apps
- Mint (custom budgets, spend tracking, and subscription monitoring)
- PocketGuard (connect accounts, categorize expenses, and set limits)
- YNAB (zero-based budgeting, goal tracking, and spreadsheets)
- Every Dollar (customizable budgets and savings funds)
Videos
- Foundations in Personal Finance (Online Platform)
- "Borrowed Future" student loan documentary (sign up to watch an upcoming screening)
- Personal Finance Essentials: Financial Literacy for Young Earners (5-part series)
- Your Money, Your Life: Empowering Young Adults to Get Their Money Right
Personal Finance Resources
The list below contains links to popular topics and tools, including the resources mentioned in the Foundations in Personal Finance platform*.
- Big Future Scholarship Search
- Debt-Free College
- Quick Start Budget* (electronic fill-in document)
- Monthly Cash Flow Plan* (electronic fill-in document)
- Irregular Income Planning* (electronic fill-in document)