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ACPA–College Student Educators International Endorses Financial Literacy Program by Decision Partners, Inc.
Boston – June 6, 2007 – Decision Partners is pleased to announce that the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) has endorsed Financial Literacy 101 for College, an online financial literacy course designed by Decision Partners, Inc. for the specific financial challenges of college students.
Financial Literacy 101 for College is an immersive, multimedia experience that works to prevent common financial problems among young adults. In about 60 minutes, the course covers topics such as creating a budget, understanding the risks and benefits of credit cards, choosing the right bank account, understanding credit reports and credit scores, debt reduction strategies and other financial information relevant to young adults. Additionally, the course also includes a built-in evaluation and assessment tools to assist student affairs administrators in understanding the financial attitudes and behaviors of their students.
For more information about how to bring Financial Literacy 101 for College to your campus, please contact Jim Pfeiffer, Vice President of Customer Development, at jim@decisionpartners.org or call 978.562.1390.
About ACPA
American College Personnel Association (ACPA), headquartered in Washington, DC at the National Center for Higher Education, and founded in 1924, leads the way in research and dissemination of knowledge on college student learning. Our 8,500 national and international members serve as college student educators affect policies, practices and programs in the higher education community. The association advocates for social justice and human dignity rights of its represented members and helps them prepare students to live and work in a global, diverse world.
About Decision Partners, Inc.
Decision Partners, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization focused on improving the lives of students through innovative online learning programs. Founded in 2004 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Decision Partners is a catalyst for change, cultivating innovative concepts for improving student life and implementing learning programs for putting those ideas into action. The organization currently offers two courses – one on financial aid and another on personal finance – and recently completed a statewide financial literacy education program in MA.
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