"Spotlight Series": Muhlenberg County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Muhlenberg County

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of education programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Muhlenberg County where the Muhlenberg County FCS program provides several programs to families to strengthen future financial stability. “Using Your Money Wisely” was taught to 13 future college students before they left home for their freshman year at college. Students worked on budgets for college spending and learned wise credit card use. “Paying for College 101” was attended by 13 students and 4 parents. A counselor with the KY Higher Education Assistance Authority worked with students and parents on how to fill out the FAFSA forms. Ninety percent of those in attendance did not know how to access or where to turn for financial aid before the workshop.

For more information about the needs of families in Muhlenberg County and how UK Cooperative Extension in providing services, please click here to see the full Muhlenberg County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile.