Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance--grants, loans, and work-study programs for education beyond high school. By championing the promise of postsecondary education, the office upholds its value as a force for greater inclusion in American…

To meet college student needs for financial counseling, it is important to assess why they seek counseling and the extent to which differing financial situations are tied to financial stress. This study examined these issues with a sample of 554 college students who participated in financial counseling and found financial problems in various…

Designed to assist professionals who are confronted with clients in need of financial guidance, this financial counseling manual is presented in seven chapters. Chapter 1 focuses on the helping relationship and discusses counselor attitudes, client characteristics, making contacts, and interviewing. Chapter 2 explains the causes of over-extension…