Family and Consumer Sciences
New Start for Financial Success
An approved pre-discharge personal finance course for bankruptcy filers.
What is covered?
This 2-hour course provides face-to-face interaction and instruction focused on enhancing skills in personal finance. New Start covers the financial topics required by the Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act of 2005.
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Developing a spending plan
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Using credit wisely
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Managing money
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Sources for financial information.
What should I do?
Submit paid registration at least one week prior to the class. The cost is $40 per person; $60 for a couple filing jointly. Fees may be reduced/waived for inability to pay (with documentation). To the class, bring personal identification and your bankruptcy case number. Arrive at least ten minutes before the class starts. Class begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at Noon.
How will the court know I attended?
After you complete the 2-hour class, you will receive a certificate of completion. You must provide this documentation to the court. You MUST arrive on time to receive your certificate.
Who are the instructors?
New Start instructors are Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences professionals who have an average of 15 years experience teaching personal finances. Family and Consumer Sciences professionals offer many life skills programs focused on enhancing your finances, relationships, and health.
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 Start for Financial Success course.
