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Park University has partnered with Essential Knowledge to offer a unique new way for people to learn how to manage their personal finances while earning college credit.

Personal Financial Management

An online, self-paced financial education program for college credit

Personal Financial Management is a new course offered through Park University's online campus. Using detailed content and interactive features, the course teaches students practical, easy-to-understand information about handling money, including how to:

  • Pay off debt and improve credit score
  • Use credit and debt responsibly
  • Save more money and take control of spending
  • Plan for insurance and tax needs
  • Invest for the future and retire wealthy
  • And much, much more...

It's online and self-paced, so students can take it any time, and from any where in less than 60 days. A passing grade gives students three undergraduate credit hours toward a degree at Park University, or that can be transferred to many other accredited schools.

Get started today! For tuition rates and course details, or to register for the course, click "Register Now" below then select Personal Financial Management for more information.

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Essential Knowledge has created different versions of the course with special information for students in the military, corporate world, or high school. Here's a list of the courses available, including what each course offers in addition to all the basics about money:

MILITARY - For service members and families in the military community, this version provides a detailed look at how the unique military lifestyle can affect finances. Students learn about budgeting with temporary sources of income, how to prepare financially for a deployment or PCS, and maximizing their contribution to the Thrift Savings Plan.

About Essential Knowledge

Essential Knowledge is an independent financial education company offering specialized education through online programs, books, tools and resources, group workshops, and financial counseling. The mission of Essential Knowledge is to provide the knowledge people need to take action with their personal finances and experience the satisfaction of achieving financial independence. To learn more, visit www.essentialknowledge.com.

Park University Degree Programs

At Park University, our goal is to make it as convenient and inexpensive as possible for you to complete your college degree. We understand the challenges of working full-time and juggling family responsibilities while attending class. So we offer more options for class times, campus locations, and online courses that help you work toward your degree.

Military Tuition Rate and Assistance

Eligible service members can use military tuition assistance (TA) to pay 100% upfront the cost of tuition for Personal Financial Management, with no out-of-pocket expense for the student. In addition, through the Essential Knowledge Virtual Campus, military spouses and dependents can qualify for the university's special military tuition rate for this course and other Park University undergrad courses. Call 877-215-8166 for more information.

Transferring Credit Hours

The undergraduate credit hours granted upon passing Personal Financial Management are transferable to many other accredited schools. To request an official transcript from Park University.

Contact Us: We're Here to Help

If you have questions or comments, please contact Robert Monnin, Executive Director of the Essential Knowledge Campus Center at Park University: (816) 584-6532 or rmonnin@park.edu.

Essential Knowledge Virtual Campus Center
Park University
8700 NW River Park Drive, Box 45
Parkville, MO 64152
Direct: (816) 584-6532
Toll Free: 877.922.7275 Extension 1
Fax: 913.262.9701
E-mail: essentialknowledge@park.edu
Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

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