This study examines the financial aid literacy of Latino students at an institution of higher education in the United States. Beginning with a review of the current literature on the topic and past studies. Utilizing the theoretical framework of Marcia Magolda-Baxter's (2009) theory of self-authorship along with the conceptual frameworks of Yosso's (2005) community cultural wealth, and Astin's (1970) input, education, output to examine Latino student's financial aid literacy and the ability to navigate the processes necessary to thrive in the world of higher education.Key terms: Latino, Latinx, financial aid literacy, financial aid, self-authorship, culture capital, community cultural wealth, input education output, IEO. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]