Building Credit (BECU)
October 6 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Whether you’re new to credit or working to recover from past credit challenges, this session will help you understand how credit works and how to build healthy credit habits while you’re in college. Learn practical strategies for establishing and maintaining good credit, while understanding how your credit choices today can impact future opportunities like renting an apartment, purchasing a car, or securing a loan.
You’ll learn about:
- Credit basics and why credit matters for college students
- What factors affect your credit score
- Strategies for establishing credit responsibly
- Skills for maintaining healthy credit
- Common credit mistakes and how to avoid them
- How your credit choices today can impact your financial future
- Ways to manage credit while staying focused on your academics and college goals
