Financial Literacy / Wellness
Campus Support
Columbus State Community College is dedicated to helping students make wise financial decisions thoughout their lifetime, from planning and paying for college to starting a career and beyond. Each semester, we hold forums featuring top industry experts presenting on different financial wellness topics. We invite you to attend to start on your own road to upward financial mobility! View events on our Cougar Connect page HERE.
Students interested in learning more about financial aid options or their individual financial aid awards are encouraged to contact the department of Financial Aid at Columbus State. Students may reach out to Financial Aid via their chat tool (located in the lower right hand corner of their page) or via email at finaid@cscc.edu using their @student.cscc.edu email address.
The office of Cashiers & Student Accounting may be able to assist students with questions regarding their balances. Students may reach out to the Cashiers Office via their chat tool (located in the lower right hand corner of their page) or via email at stuacct@cscc.edu .
Students are encouraged to be mindful of Fee Payment Deadlines and Financial Aid Disbursement dates as well as Academic Calendars / Deadlines at the College.
Columbus State offers several payment plan options which students can explore HERE.
Students are encouraged to be mindful of Fee Payment Deadlines and Financial Aid Disbursement dates as well as Academic Calendars / Deadlines at the College.
Community Support
- Financial ServicesImpact Community Action
- Financial EmpowermentUrban League
- City of Columbus PartnerJewish Family Services
Financial Services at Impact Community Action provides cognitive tools, techniques and behavioral strategies to reduce economic dependency, increase household sustainability, and encourage asset development. Provides free tax preparation, financial counseling and banking opportunities.
View Financial Services at Impact
711 Southwood Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43207
614-252-2799
communications@impactca.org
The Columbus Urban League offers programs to educate and coach low-income and/or credit-challenged households to improve their financial management knowledge and skills in tandem with growing their credit scores.
Learn More about the Financial Empowerment Institute
788 Mount Vernon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43203
614-257-6300
financialservices@cul.org
The Columbus Financial Empowerment Center offers free 1:1 financial counseling as a public service for all Central Ohio residents. Financial counselors are trained and certified by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to help navigate complex financial challenges and reach financial goals. This service is offered to all Central Ohio adults, free of charge, through a partnership with Jewish Family Services and the City of Columbus.
Learn More about the Financial Empowerment Center
1070 College Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43209
614-237-9657
info@jfscolumbus.org