Higher One to Host FDIC Series on Their Online Student Financial Literacy Community

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher One, Inc., a financial services leader for higher education institutions committed to improving financial literacy among college students, will now feature the podcast series of the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) called Money Smart on Higher One's student financial education destination "One For Your Money" (formerly known as "Game Time.")

The FDIC Money Smart program is part of the FDIC's award-winning national financial education curriculum designed to help young adults improve their financial skills and learn the basics of money management.  The podcasts cover a wide range of relevant topics including budgeting, account management, savings and identity protection, as well as tips for parents.  

"By incorporating the FDIC's Money Smart series on our One For Your Money site, we can now offer students additional tools and resources from one of the leading authoritative sources on sound money management practices," explained Mary Johnson, Financial Literacy and Consumer Advocacy Manager at Higher One. "With podcasts covering the 'how to's' of basic checking, planning for unexpected emergencies, choosing between account types and many other important topics, the FDIC series will greatly enhance Higher One's existing library of financial literacy resources for young adults."

Higher One's One For Your Money is an online community built specifically for students to address their money management needs.  The site hosts a variety of informative and interactive content, including expert articles and tips, videos and more to engage students and help them become financially savvy.  The addition of the FDIC Money Smart series to Higher One's online financial education hub is another way in which the company is fulfilling its mission to help provide students with a solid foundation for successful financial management now and in the future.  

To view these podcasts and other financial literacy content, please visit HigherOne.com/OneForYourMoney.

About Higher One

Founded in 2000, Higher One, Inc., a subsidiary of Higher One Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ONE), is a leading company focused on helping college business offices manage operations and provide enhanced service to students. Through a full array of services from refunds, payments, electronic billing, payment plans and more, Higher One works closely with colleges and universities to ensure students receive Financial Aid refunds quickly, can pay tuition and bills online, make on-campus and community purchases and learn the basics of financial management.

Higher One provides its services to approximately 5.3 million students at distinguished public and private higher education institutions throughout the country. More information about Higher One can be found at HigherOne.com.  

SOURCE Higher One Holdings, Inc.