Financial Literacy

The Office of Law Financial Aid provides interactive counseling tools to connect law students with financial resources. We are committed to providing students with information and resources to manage their finances and educational debt. And ensuring students know how to budget, invest, and borrow will help students make better financial decisions. Therefore, we offer financial literacy information to help educate our students and families and assist them in making informed decisions to reach their financial goals.

CashCourse Partnership

We have partnered with CashCourse, a financial literacy platform designed to help students understand how to manage personal finances and money. CashCourse is a free, web-based resource for students and alumni to learn the concepts important to financial literacy and wellness. CashCourse offers a series of short course modules designed to educate students on topics such as the basics of budgeting, setting goals, understanding credit and applying for financial aid. To take advantage of the CashCourse learning environment, follow the quick start guide.

Registration

  1. Click Register Now!
  2. Select Yes, I have a code and enter the 4-digit access code (6040) on the left.
  3. Provide your name, CWID, and USF email address.
  4. Verify your account. After you click Send Verification Code you’ll receive an email with your verification link. If you don’t see the email, please check your spam folder.
  5. Pick a username. You can make up your own or use the prepopulated suggestion.
  6. Click the Let’s Get Started! play button to access your modules.

Note: If at some point you cannot remember your password or are locked out, please see the instructions found on the CashCourse Help Center. Then be on the lookout for an email containing instructions on how to regain access. 

Access Financial Education Through AccessLex

USF Law students have access to financial education resources through AccessLex Institute, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to supporting law students and legal professionals. 

Through AccessLex, students can explore resources on: 

  • Budgeting and money management
  • Understanding student loans
  • Credit and debt management
  • Repayment strategies
  • Financial planning after graduation
  • Bar exam financial preparation
  • Interactive learning modules and webinars

Students are encouraged to take advantage of these tools early and throughout their legal education. 

AccessLex MAX Program

The AccessLex MAX program offers: 

  • Personalized financial education
  • Scholarship and incentive opportunities
  • Educational webinars and events
  • One-on-one financial coaching
  • Financial planning tools tailored for law students