Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness

06/30/2026

It's the last day of the at
Morgan State University!

✋80 registered
💯44 completed at least one lesson

Yesterday, today, and ALWAYS, we are about Thriving!

The final Pillar in the CRREST looks at how YOUR preferences, circumstances, and priorities to shape YOUR goals for YOUR life.

Finish strong! Finish by 11:59 PM ET tonight for a chance to win...

💰a $1,000 scholarship!

Get started ASAP: https://www.crrestchallenge.org/

06/29/2026

It's a wrap on Day 5 of the at Morgan State University! Students have until June 30 to complete the Challenge for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Ten students will win!

Yesterday's lesson was all about being Successful. It's a choice!

Some tips:

✅Tap into MSU resources like Morgan State CCD and the Food Resource Center
✅Make the most of each class
✅Keep your money on track

***Current MSU students*** can join the Challenge. Get started here: https://www.crrestchallenge.org/

Let's go MSU! 👏👏👏

06/29/2026

https://youtu.be/-hOzULQj0ZM?si=z6J0C3nwptQJFbQh

Worried about the July 1 "deadline" for student loans?

Our latest Student Loan Update is on YouTube. We explained what's really happening:

✅ The new interest rate cut for auto-pay and things to think about **before** you enroll
✅ What's happening with the end of SAVE
✅ New repayment plans coming on July 1
✅ Changes to loan forgiveness (yes, forgiveness is still possible)
✅ New limits for Parent PLUS borrowers

This June 24, 2026, webinar focused on federal student loan changes...

06/28/2026

We are more than halfway through the at Morgan State University!

Day 4 was all about getting Empowered! Every consumer should know how to:

🔒protect your assets
🔎spot a scam
📢speak up to get results

If you are a current Morgan State University student, there is still time to take the . Join today and become eligible for prizes.

Ten students will win a $1,000 scholarship! The Challenge ends on June 30.

Start here --> https://www.crrestchallenge.org/

06/27/2026

Come through Bears!

Our first three rounds of prize winners from Morgan State University were notified this morning!

Speaking of three, Day 3's lesson was all about being Resilient. You don't have to face challenges alone. You can overcome!

✅Identify the problem
✅Search for on-campus resources
✅Reach out immediately

Get started learning about how to be Resilient and more with the . https://www.crrestchallenge.org/pages/signup

The Challenge has been extended until June 30. Ten students who complete the Challenge will win a $1,000 scholarship!

06/26/2026

Ok Morgan State University, Day 1 and Day 2 of the CRREST Challenge are in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined.

Day 2 was all about being Ready for success on the first day of each academic term. Being ready means:

✅Bill paid
✅Books and materials purchased
✅Ready to learn

It’s not too late to accept the . The Academy is OPEN, jump in!!

06/25/2026

Day 1 of the at Morgan State University is complete!

CRREST = 6 pillars of financial wellness for students:
✅Creditworthy
✅Ready
✅Resilient
✅Empowered
✅Successful
✅Thriving

On Day 1, we focused on becoming Creditworthy.

Good credit goes a long way. Bad credit can cause you to...

🛑be denied credit
🛑pay more for credit
🛑lose access to federal for graduate school
🛑fail to gain security clearance needed for certain job types

Have bad credit now? You can build it up for a better future.

Learn more about credit with the !

MSU students can get started at https://www.crrestchallenge.org/pages/signup

Use your MSU email address to be eligible for prizes! Ten students who complete the Challenge by June 30 will win a $1,000 scholarship. Get started today!

01/30/2026

01/06/2026

There's been a lot happening in the world of student loans. MCCFW will bring some clarity this Thursday when we join Baltimore County Public Library for an evening webinar...

Managing Student Loan Debt: Making Sense of Student Loan Repayment Changes

Learn about strategies to
✅ensure your loans are in good standing and avoid default,
✅stay up-to-date on repayment and forgiveness options, and
✅keep your loans on a path to a zero balance.

Registration is free and open to all:
https://events.bcpl.info/event/15305042