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With a few simple steps, you can see where your money went this year, fix any mistakes, and set yourself up for success next year. Here’s how to do it. let's get into it.
Hey seniors! 🎓🎄 December is here—holidays, finals, and winter break are almost in sight. But before you fully dive into hot chocolate and gift shopping, now’s the perfect time to wrap up your college budget for 2025. Think of it like giving yourself a financial gift—by getting organized now, you’ll start 2026 stress-free and ready to tackle college without money headaches.
Closing out your budget doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few simple steps, you can see where your money went this year, fix any mistakes, and set yourself up for success next year. Here’s how to do it:
Check how much cash came in from part-time jobs, side hustles, or allowance. Then see how much went out—tuition, books, food, transportation, fun stuff. This helps you know where your money went and where you might have overspent.
Check your bank, debit, or credit accounts and make sure everything adds up. Look for any charges you didn’t recognize or bills you forgot to pay. Fixing this now avoids surprises later.
Sort your spending into groups like tuition, food, transportation, or entertainment. Seeing it this way makes it easy to spot where you spent too much—or where you might have extra money to save.
Before 2026, pay off any credit card balances, overdue bills, or leftover student payments if you can. It helps you start fresh next year without stress or extra interest.
Even a small amount in a savings account can help. Save for holiday gifts, emergencies, or future tuition costs. Think of it as giving your future self a present. 🎁
Use what you learned from 2025 to plan for next year. Set goals for spending, saving, and paying for college. Having a plan now makes money management way easier once school starts again.
✅ Pro Tip: Our student portal can help! You’ll find tools to track your spending, find scholarships, and even chat with a college funding pro 1:1. They’ll help you make a budget that actually works for you.
Wrapping up your 2025 college budget now is smart—and it feels awesome to know exactly where your money is before the new year. 🎄
Take a little time this December to get organized—you’ll start 2026 ready to crush your college goals without money stress!
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