We are here to help you develop the skills you need to effectively manage your finances while you’re in school and beyond.

Enriched Academy

For Durham College students who are taking their first steps toward managing their finances effectively, we offer access through MyDC to the Enriched Academy Fundamental of Financial Awareness education modules which include videos, quizzes and tools to help you improve your financial literacy skills.

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Preparing a Budget

Try out our budget calculator and schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Financial Aid Coach to help you prepare a budget and deal with financial issues during the school year.

To effectively prepare your budget, you should:

• Plan your budget at the start of the school year.
• Avoid using credit cards on a regular basis.
• Be realistic with your spending.
• Keep track of your spending habits.
• Maintain an accurate record of your bank accounts.
• Review your budget regularly, allowing for circumstantial changes

Resources

• Managing Your Money
• NSLSC Learning Hub
• Budget Planner – Financial Consumer Agency of Canada