Where to go for help on money issues
Money is a sensitive subject for most people, sometimes bringing out strong emotions: despair, anger, jealousy, greed, and even depression. So, when is it safe to discuss the topic? Who do you talk to when you need sound advice? What is an appropriate question?
Start by listing all of the important people in your life and define your relationships with them. Decide who you feel most comfortable talking to about money matters. If you have no one whose judgment you trust, the University of Minnesota has resources that can help you.
Advisers in the Office of Student Finance are available to guide you through the process if you are trying to decide how much money you may need to borrow. Contact a One Stop counselor for more information.
The One Stop Money Management Web site provides information on core financial concepts like budgeting, credit, credit cards, and financial goals.
Boynton Health Service offers referrals to Lutheran Social Services non-profit debt counseling services. The first appointment is free. All subsequent appointments cost $25 per meeting. You will meet with a certified financial counselor and you can make as many appointments as necessary. LSS also has offices around the Twin Cities area, so if the BHS campus location isn't the best place, you can meet at another location for the same price.
Student Mental Health is a Web resource for you and your parents, as well as University faculty and staff, to learn more about mental health and related resources at the University's Twin Cities campus. Counselors do not give financial advice, but can help with emotions caused by money issues, such as anxiety, sadness, or depression.