Foundations for Financial Well-Being
- Understanding your student loans.
- Setting up a savings account and add a small monthly automatic payment if possible.
- Planning ahead and establishing budget goals.
- Beginning with small changes that add up over time (making your own lunch instead of buying it).
- Developing a healthy relationship with money including asking yourself “do I really need this?” before an impulsive purchase.
Financial Wellness Self Assessment
Resources
Financial Aid Support
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your key to receiving aid. By completing the simplified FAFSA application, you have the potential to receive grants, scholarships, employment, state aid, or loans.
LSSC Student Accounts (Cashier)
Lake-Sumter Safe is the official safety app of Lake-Sumter State College. It is the only app that integrates with LSSC’s safety and security systems.Lake-Sumter State College has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the LSSC campus.
LSSC Student Emergency Assistance Programs
The Emergency Deans are the College’s designated professional staff responsible for providing referrals, information, and support to students and consulting with faculty in severe weather event, local emergency, or community health crises.
LSSC Foundation Student Emergency Grant Program
LSSC’s Emergency Assistance grant program provides small emergency assistance grants to currently enrolled students.

