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Financial Wellness Center

New financial wellness resources each week for the Beacon Community community.

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This Week

Scholarships 101

This week, learn how to find scholarships, manage the application process, and get the most from your awards.
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September 2026

College and Higher Education

Beacon Community's theme of the month. Visit Featured for more theme resources.

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Financial Aid Introduction
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Types of Financial Aid
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Creating an Aid Strategy
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Understanding Financial Need
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Applying for Aid
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Education Loans
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Repaying College Debt
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Independent Student Status

Tools and Resources

Real-world assessments and calculators. Visit Tools to see more.

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Financial Wellness Courses

Work at your own pace and earn certificates you can share. Visit Courses for more options.

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Credit Fundamentals

50 minutes

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Income Tax Basics

31 minutes

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Investing Strategies

50 minutes

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Saving and Investing

28 minutes

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Buying a Car

27 minutes

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Financial Planning

21 minutes

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What started as a savings and loan credit union, now offers a full range of financial products and services to meet the needs of our members. From our free Classic Checking account, to retirement accounts, to automobile, personal and mortgage loans. Contact us to learn more about membership.

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