Budgeting for Independence addresses the importance of financial education in real-life settings. This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge, independence, and experience with earning money, saving money, and spending money as it pertains to their future. Topics include: Banking & strategic shopping strategies, sales/ income taxes, understanding a paycheck, reading utility bills, budgeting for all independent living expenses, identity theft, confidently using cash & credit, percentages (tipping, discounts), and a strong focus on budgeting throughout the semester.
The College Experience
A 2-year Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
What comes after graduation? Many College Experience students, in fact most, choose to remain in Albany. They maintain friendships with their fellow and former graduates, form romantic partnerships, and some get married.