MSU Extension's goal is that every Michigan resident has the opportunity to participate in personal finance and home ownership education. We educate a diverse audience regardless of their financial status. MSU Extension has certified housing and money management counselors that deliver trusted, unbiased education that is easy to understand and can demystify common money and home ownership best practices. Our university programs and resources help Michigan residents navigate the financial life of themselves and their families.
Along with our core programs, MSU Extension can offer one-time presentations that target emerging issues within our communities. Current presentations include:
- The Rent Smart program covers the financial preparation, basic rental process, and continual good tenant conduct.
- "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?" explores the practical considerations as well as helps families understand the sensitivity, consequences and conflicts surrounding the passing on of personal possessions.
Impact of our programs for Michigan residents
Working to Keep Michigan Families in their Homes
Members of MSU Extension’s Financial and Homeownership Education Team deliver free foreclosure prevention counseling services directly to Michigan residents.
Foreclosure Prevention Education Impacts 2017
MSU Extension's Financial and Home Ownership Education team delivers foreclosure prevention and intervention education and counseling by MSHDA and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certified housing counselors.
Financial Capability Education Impacts 2017
MSU Extension helps Michigan residents in all aspects of money management. They assist individuals, households, organizations and communities to become more sustainable spenders through education focused on financial capability.
Homeownership Education Impacts 2017
MSU Extension Homeownership Education courses educate homebuyers on advantages of homeownership.
Events
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Oct 12
Adulting 101 - Fall Series (Mondays)
October 12, 2020 – October 26, 2020 Zoom Webinar
Youth can prepare for the adult world by participating in Adulting 101 this fall. Learn how interview, budget and complete household tasks starting in October.
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Oct 22
How Much Home Can You Afford? (online webinar)
October 22, 2020 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom Webinar
This free webinar will teach you how lenders determine how high your mortgage payment can be, and give you tools to help you calculate what you can afford.
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Oct 28
Homeownership Education (MSHDA) 10/28/2020
October 28, 2020 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Nov 4
How Much Home Can You Afford? - Nov. 4
November 4, 2020 12:00PM – 1:00PM 12 - 1 pm EST Online via Zoom
Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 30-minute lunch and learn event.
News
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Are you creditworthy?
Published on September 29, 2020
Credit scores, credit reports and the five C’s can all affect your creditworthiness.
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Give my kid a credit card? Are you crazy?
Published on September 1, 2020
Young people can learn to be responsible money managers by using credit cards.
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Starting over after foreclosure
Published on July 10, 2020
Knowing where your credit stands after foreclosure.
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Buying on a land contract instead of a mortgage
Published on July 10, 2020
A land contract may give you the option to purchase a home after foreclosure, bankruptcy, or low credit score.
