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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Dec 8
Financial Preparedness for Disasters - Dec. 8
December 8, 2020 1 - 2 pm EST Online via Zoom
Prepare for disasters with these steps that might affect your finances. Save time, money and stress if and when a disaster strikes.
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Dec 9
Top 10 Credit Tips
December 9, 2020 12 - 1 pm EST Online via Zoom
This one-hour webinar will discuss ten credit tips. Learn about credit, credit reports, credit score and how to build good credit.
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Dec 10
Homeownership--Webinar (MSHDA) December 10
December 10, 2020 9:00AM – 1:00PM 9 am - 1 pm EST Online via Zoom
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Dec 14
Cash Crunch due to COVID-19? Ten Tools to Manage Your Finances - Dec. 14
December 14, 2020 3 - 4:30 pm EST Online via Zoom
Have your finances been affected by the pandemic? Learn tools and strategies to help you navigate money challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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. -
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. -
Starting over after foreclosure
Published on July 10, 2020
Knowing where your credit stands after foreclosure. -
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.
