Student Money Management Center
Welcome
Information provided on these pages will help you navigate toward financial literacy.
After watching the video, take the Money Management Quiz to get certified!
Want some More Tips?
Managing your money in college isn’t about being perfect, it’s about making smart choices that keep you focused on your goals. Career and Employment Services at Amarillo College can help you budget, explore resources, and connect with part-time jobs.
Contact us at employmentservices@actx.edu or call (806) 371-5147 to schedule an appointment.
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Track Your Spending
Use a free budgeting app or even a notebook to see where your money is going. Small costs (like coffee or snacks) add up fast.
Build a Small Emergency Fund
Even $5–10 a week can help cover surprise expenses like car repairs or medical bills.
Take Advantage of Student Discounts
Restaurants, software, and entertainment often offer lower rates if you show your student ID.
Use Campus Resources First
Save money by using the library, tutoring centers, computer labs, and gym instead of paying for extras elsewhere.
Borrow Before You Buy
Rent or borrow textbooks when possible—new books can eat up your budget quickly.
Limit Credit Card Use
Credit can help build your history, but high-interest debt can pile up quickly. Use it sparingly and pay balances in full.
More Resources
iGrad
Learning how to take control of your finances is easier than you think…and a lot more fun!
iGrad uses interactive tools to guide you through lessons on:
- Money management
- Paying for school
- Saving for emergencies & goals
Master Your Money
Best of all, iGrad is totally free to you, as a service of Amarillo College.
Learn at your own pace, in the format that works for you:
Games | Videos | Chat | Forums and more!
Badger$mart
Badger$mart with Education Credit Union! Amarillo College is partnering with Education Credit Union to bring you Badger$mart, a financial literacy series to help YOU take control of your finances.
This event is hosted by Education Credit Union and Amarillo College Career Services.
Badger$mart Materials
Budgeting Tools:
For documents supplied by Education Credit Union, click below:
Contact Us
The Student Money Management Center is located on the Washington Street Campus in the Enrollment Center, within Career and Employment Services.