What is MSU Real L.I.F.E.?
The MSU Real L.I.F.E. Program is a financial literacy program on campus whose purpose is to use ‘real life’ scenarios to help students develop an understanding of how to successfully manage their money and finance their education.
Services Provided
- Presentations on money management and financial aid (Beginning November 1, 2010)
- Budgeting
- Opening a Checking Account
- Choosing a Savings Account
- Credit and Debt
- How to Choose a Credit Card
- What Affects Your Credit Score
- Saving and Investing
- Starting a Savings Plan
- Student Loans
- One-on-one Peer Financial Counselors available for individual meetings (Now Available)
- Online information available for students and parents on wise spending
- Information for graduating seniors about beginning student loan repayment
Meet our Peer Financial Counselors
Paige Pemberton, Chase Conover, Kayla Horsman, and Bradford Owens
Make an appointment with a Peer Financial Counselor by calling 417-836-3186 or by emailing reallife@missouristate.edu.
Contact Us
MSU Real L.I.F.E. Program
Office of Financial Aid – Carrington 419
http://www.missouristate.edu.financialaid/realLIFE
Lisa Wainwright
Student Financial Advocate
realLIFE@Missouristate.edu
Office: 417-836-3186