Historically, private education has been an option mostly for families who could afford the cost or received financial help. Years of research have shown that many families would choose private schools and other educational resources for their children if they did not face insurmountable financial or geographical limitations. Private educational…

Like many young adults transitioning into the next phase of their life, young adults with autism desire increased independence and autonomy and want to feel confident in their ability to succeed. However, young adults with autism are often less financially independent compared to other youth, including other peers with special health care needs.…

This document is intended to accompany "Hands-On Learning to Build Financial Habits: Federal Resources to Encourage School-Based and Youth Savings Program." It is intended to provide information on non-governmental research and resources that may be useful to financial institutions, state, local, or tribal government officials, teachers…

There are numerous factors associated with successful reentry, but one that has not yet been addressed is financial behavior after release. This study used a primary data set collected in the fall of 2017. The theory of planned behavior was applied to investigate post-release financial behavioral intentions of men and women approaching return to…

This book will help new administrators (department chairs, directors, deans) understand and become more proficient in their financial management role within the institution. Highly accessible, practitioners will be able to put the book's guidance to immediate use in their work. It is also grounded in the latest knowledge base and filled with…

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), originally chartered under the federal Assets for Independence (AFI) Act in 1998, may provide an opportunity for increasing access to postsecondary education for low-income youth and adults by providing funds through a mix of their own savings and federal and private funds. However, many IDA savers and IDA…

The American Bar Association-American Psychological Association (ABA-APA) Working Group on the Assessment of Capacity in Older Adults was established in 2003 under the auspices of the Task Force on Facilitating ABA-APA Relations. This handbook is designed for psychologists evaluating civil capacities of older adults. Contemporary probate law…

Public investors can lower commissions through investment autonomy, that is, implementing the investment decision process without outside input. Details some techniques for fine-tuning the investment process. (MLF)

This report contains the results of an audit of selected financial management practices at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Brockport for the period April 1, 1992 through November, 30, 1994. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether SUNY Brockport instituted an adequate system of internal controls over the funds received and…

Financial literacy refers to the ability to make informed judgements and to take effective decisions regarding the use and management of money. A baseline survey carried out by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) in 2006 highlighted many issues: (1) 29% of 16-4-year-olds said they would not know how to prepare and manage a weekly budget; (2) 19%…

Reviews some important aspects of school money management about which Catholic school administrators should be educated. Poses basic management questions (e.g., are deposits made to higher interest accounts, are school bills paid more often than necessary, and are investments handled by financial experts). Discusses investment possibilities for…

The article offers seven suggestions for helping students with dyscalculia, a difficulty with basic mathematic processes, learn to make change. (CL)

The key to effective grants management for any institution is careful coordination from beginning to end. Outlines how the grants office will handle management functions and provides checklists for grant negotiations and project start. Lists responsibilities of the grants and finance offices, documents to be included in a grant's official file,…

This manual sets forth applicable administrative policies and procedures to recipients of discretionary project grants or cooperative agreements awarded by program offices in the Office of Human Development Services (HDS). It is intended to serve as a basic reference for project directors and business officers of recipient organizations who are…

A unit designed to teach deaf children (9 to 11 years old) about money, while covering other mathematical topics, is described. The program can either be covered in one block or infused into regular mathematics curriculum over a long period of time. (Author/SW)