Course curriculum

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Course Introduction

    3. Introduction: What the Bible has to Say about Personal Finances

    4. Money & Stewardship

    5. Debt

    6. Toil

    7. Reality Check

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Introduction: The Burden of Student Loan Debt

    3. Financial Burden of Debt

    4. Debt Affects Your Life

    5. The Burden of Debt on Your Loved Ones

    6. Reality Check

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Introduction: Foundations for Paying Off Student Loans

    3. Finding Your "Why"

    4. Pursuing Contentment

    5. Building Your Support System

    6. Staying Humble

    7. Reality Check

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Introduction: The Game Plan

    3. Listing Your Debts – Part 1

    4. Listing Your Debts – Part 2

    5. Crunching the Numbers

    6. Understanding the Total Cost

    7. Transition

    8. Accepting the Reality

    9. Transition to Attack

    10. Learning to Budget EveryDollar

    11. Increasing Your Income

    12. Decreasing Your Expense

    13. Staying Focused

    14. Spirit-Led Giving

    15. Reality Check

    16. Recommended Resources

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Debt-Free Living

    3. How Not to Go Back into Debt

    4. Savings & Retirement

    5. Major Future Purchases

    6. Generosity

    7. Reality Check

    8. Course Wrap Up

    9. Recommended Resources

    10. Course Evaluation

About this course

  • $24.99
  • 46 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content
What does it take to effectively manage student loan debt and to live debt free?

According to Jacob and Andrea Marrero, it takes the right combination of motivation, encouragement, and specific tactics, all covered in Managing Student Debt.

In this course, you'll learn how to identify your "Why" and how to build your budget, inspiring you to develop the focus to become debt free. By taking these steps, you'll also create the foundation to help you pay off student debt much sooner than you thought possible.

As they share stories from their student debt journey, Jacob and Andrea will walk you through the following topics:

- Theology of Personal Finance
- The Burden of Student Loan Debt
- Foundations for Paying off Debt
- The Game Plan
- Debt-Free Living

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course?

    Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and discussion questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.

  • Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?

    Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.

  • Will I need to purchase any additional materials?

    No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you’re free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topics.

Course Author

Assistant Professor of Accounting Andrea Marrero

Andrea Marrero received her Master of Professional Accountancy from Biola University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the state of California. During her seven years in public accounting, Marrero worked as an auditor with Deloitte in Orange County and more recently for a local firm serving smaller businesses and individuals in audit, tax and consulting services. Marrero is currently working as a CPA for a firm in Orange County that provides businesses, churches and nonprofits with accounting and financial reporting processes. Marrero and her husband are passionate about serving at Disciple Church in Whittier, Calif. and helping people of all ages take control of their personal finances for God's glory as well as their own financial wellbeing. Her hope is that she will challenge all Biola students she works with to consider what plans God has for them in their future careers, spend time in community, grow and serve in a local church during their time at Biola.

Jacob Marrero

Jacob Marrero graduated from Biola University in 2015 with a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. After graduating from Biola he spent time working in e-commerce, social media, and digital advertising. He currently serves as an Account Executive for Biola’s Marketing Department. Outside of his role at Biola he serves as the Operations Director for Disciple Church. A local church body in Uptown Whittier where he also has the opportunity to teach and preach. He is grateful for the many wonderful men and women who have poured into his life during his time at Biola and could not be more proud to be a Biolan!

About the Provider

Crowell School of Business |
Biola University

Founded in 1993, the Crowell School of Business is a leader among Christ-centered business schools, offering several programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Biola University is consistently ranked among the nation’s foremost Christian universities — including a ranking in the first tier of national universities by U.S. News and World Report. At the Crowell School of Business, we welcome the resolute: kingdom-minded professionals who are driven to make a difference in and through their work. Through our innovative graduate and undergraduate programs, we prepare students of all levels and backgrounds to thrive in business while serving Christ.
Dr. Michael Arena talks to Crowell Business students in the lobby of the school's building.

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