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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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Jan 18
Do You Think Your Property Value is Too High? Jan 18
January 18, 2021 7:00PM – 8:30PM Zoom
Participants will learn the purpose of their local Board of Review and how it works. Participants will also learn the components of what makes for a good appeal to the Board.
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Jan 20
Homeownership Education webinar (MSHDA) January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021 4:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Jan 20
Foreclosure Basics
January 20, 2021 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This webinar will describe the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen.
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Jan 20
Foreclosure Basics- January 20th 2020
January 20, 2021 6:00PM – 7:30PM Online
This webinar will describe the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen.
News
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Is the Schedule 1099-C a blessing or a curse?
Published on December 11, 2020
Receiving a 1099-C does impact your credit report and score and also has Federal income tax consequences. -
Understanding the foreclosure timeline in Michigan
Published on December 11, 2020
Avoid unnecessary stress. -
Credit report: Summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act - Part 1
Published on December 11, 2020
Knowing your rights can help you avoid identity theft and save you money. -
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.
