Ready, Set, Go

For many, there are fewer than 60 days until the college semester starts. First-time college bound students will be entering a new chapter of their lives -- new friends, new teachers, new directions, new likes, and new dislikes. As you interact socially, academically, and spiritually you will need money. This is not inherently a bad thing. Having more or less of it doesn't make you better or worse. It's how you use money that is good or bad. Deciding now that you will be responsible with money is one of the best decisions you can make. If you have enough money to go to college, then praise the Lord. If you're not sure how you're going to pay for college, you can still praise the Lord -- but you'll need to evaluate how it will all work out. One step in the right direction is to talk to your financial aid office at the college you will be attending. Don't wait until school is about to start. Now is the time to get your finances in order.