#Budgeting

Free financial education programs give you the tools to get out of debt, become financially stable, and live a stress-free life. Topics include budgeting, credit/debt, saving, planning for retirement, and more.

Check out the Alberta Treasury Board (ATB Financial)’s financial literacy programs for at–risk women and for students in grades 4 to 6. Learn the basics of banking, budgeting and money management to set yourself up for success.

Take this self-assessment quiz from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to see how your financial literacy skills and knowledge measure up.

The Government of Canada provides a number of financial tools, including a budget estimator, an education cost calculator, and an online budget planner.

Being a student can be stressful even without having to worry about money. Knowing that you have a plan in place to minimize your financial stress can help you focus on your studies.