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OSU Extension is an arm of The Ohio State University and has offices in all 88 Ohio counties.  It is part of a national network of land-grant universities whose mission is to deliver the university knowledge directly to you in the community.

Union County has several budgeting classes available for you to attend. Look below for classes and times they will be offered:

Go for the Buck$
 New $tart for
Financial Success

Go For the Buck$

As a participant in this workshop you will:
  • Evaluate your personal values related to money and how those influence your spending habits
  • Identify wants and needs
  • Learn how to prioritize expenses
  • Receive tips on record keeping
  • Discuss how to develop a spending plan
  • Recognize seven budget busters
  • Become familiar with strategies for doing more with less
  • Learn how to shop for groceries on a shoestring budget and be able to feed your family nutritious meals
 This workshop will be repeated monthly from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Union County Services Center, 940 London Avenue, Conference Room E, Marysville, Ohio.
Monday, January 9, 2006 Monday, July 10, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006 Monday, September 11, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006  Monday, October 9, 2006
Monday, April 10, 2006 Monday, November 13, 2006
Monday, May 8, 2006  
Monday, June 12, 2006
No classes in August & December
For more information call:

Carol Chandler - OSU Extension at 644-8117 or Union County Employment Resource Center at 644-1010 Ext. 2226

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New $tart
For Financial Success
An approved Personal Finance Course for Bankruptcy Filers

OSU Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences is approved to issue certificates evidencing completion of a personal financial management instructional course in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code.  Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of a provider’s services. OSU Extension does not pay or receive fees or other consideration for the referral of students for the New $tart for Financial Success Course.

What is covered?

This 2-hour course provides face-to-face interaction and instruction focused on enhancing skills in personal finance.  New $tart covers the financial topics required by the Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act of 2005.
  • Developing a spending plan
  • Managing money
  • Using credit wisely
  • Sources for financial information. 
To view a flyer describing this class in more detail "Click Here".  To print out a Registration Form (Must be received 3 days prior to class) "Click Here".

OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 ( Ohio only) or 614-292-1868

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Updated: September, 2006