Hope University

Hope University is the HopeSource Flagship for FREEDOM.

Financial stability and growth including budgeting, credit and savings, and getting the most for your shopping dollars.

Responsibility in parenting, couples work, school involvement, and household management.

Employment (NorthStar) at a living wage starting with work skills that result in getting, keeping and improving job opportunities.

EDucation as necessary to grow in skills and knowledge that support greater self-reliance.

Opportunities to overcome or mitigate mental, physical, and social barriers.

Mastery or discipline in all aspects of the family, expanding outward to voting, joining in community service groups, and mentoring other families.

Online Class Material

Energy Conservation

A brief slideshow with tips on behaviors and techniques that can make your home more energy efficient and save you money in the long run.

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Managing Your Money

Learn the five step process of money management. This discussion will guide you in setting goals, making a budget, increasing income, and using a spending journal to help you patch spending.

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Developing Positive Work Habits - Part 1

This video series will cover the basics of building a good work ethic. Part 1 discusses such work habits as self-discipline, positive attitude and customer service.

Developing Positive Work Habits - Part 2

This video series will cover the basics of building a good work ethic. Part 2 discusses such work habits as attendance, workplace appearance and productivity.

Organization and Time Management

Learn what organization really means and discover four simple steps that can help you organize any area of your home. Planning, fighting procrastination, and other principles of time management are discussed. Learn how to use the Covey Time matrix to prioritize all the details in life so that you don't feels so overwhelmed.

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Saving Money When You Shop

Learn how to save money on groceries, utilities, transportation, entertainment and clothing.

Credit and Debt

This class will help you to understand your credit report and how it affects your credit score as well as ways to improve both. We also discuss how to use credit cards wisely and offer strategies for eliminating and reducing debt through debt consolidation, stepladder payments and credit counseling.

Tenant Preparation 101

There’s a lot you need to know when you are finding a place to live! Here you will find tools to determine how much you can afford, information on application processes and tips on how to avoid scammers.

Tenant Preparation 102

You’ve found a new place to live! This video provides information on what is typically in a lease and what you need to do to make sure your damage deposit is refunded when you move out someday.