No One Told Me About Money: Building Financial Confidence as a First-Generation Student

If you are a first-generation student, you were likely expected to figure out money on your own, with little guidance and even fewer conversations about how it really works. No One Told Me About Money: Building Financial Confidence as a First-Generation Student is a practical and reflective guide that helps you move from confusion to clarity and from fear to confidence. Blending financial literacy with mindset and identity, this book walks you through understanding the money beliefs you inherited, breaking free from scarcity thinking, and building the confidence to make informed financial decisions. Through simple exercises, journal prompts, and reflection pages, you will develop habits around spending, saving, and earning that align with your goals and values. Designed specifically for first-generation students navigating college and early career decisions, this workbook supports you in becoming intentional, informed, and empowered with money, one decision at a time.