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College Credit For Life:

College Credit for Life is a 1 hour workshop designed to help college students understand the concept of credit, determine the risks and benefits of using credit cards, utilize the decision-making process when using credit, and understand the effect credit use has on life after college.

Third Saturday of the month   $10      yellow01_next.gifClick here to enroll in CCFL in San Antonio

Workshops exercises include:

 yellow01_next.gifReviewing and discussing the details of a credit card application ~ looking out for   hazardous credit terms credit terms and conditions

 yellow01_next.gifReading a credit card statement ~ learn how to avoid fees and build good credit

 yellow01_next.gifDodging the minimum payment trap ~ doing the math to calculate the time and  money it will cost you to when you pay only the minimum

 yellow01_next.gifStaying on top ~ how to obtain a free copy of your credit report

College Credit for Life is taught by professional, experienced consumer counselors and will point you in the right direction as you start your college and credit life.

During the workshop, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater San Antonio provides a 10 minute College Credit for Life DVD with young adults discussing their own experiences with college credit.

Media, colleges and schools:

Call our Education Department at 210.979.4300 to ask about the CCFL DVD.

yellow01_next.gifClick here to request CCFL at your school

 

 

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