Class information

BA114 Financial Survival

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  • CRN: 11877
  • Credits: 1
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From January 5 through February 28, 2026, Robin O Webster

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

This course provides basic information and strategies to empower individuals to make informed decisions about 
funding their education and taking control of their financial lives, leading to financial independence and 
reduced life stress. Introduces: funding college, budgeting, wise use of credit, controlling debt, basic 
financial planning, effective financial decision making, and avoiding financial mistakes and pitfalls. CG 
114 and BA 114 are equivalent. Only one may be taken for credit—prerequisites: (WR 90 and RD 90) or 
IRW 90 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. 

 

Technology

This is a fully online course; no in-person or Zoom class meetings are required. 

You need to know how to email, download and upload documents, and comment in electronic discussion boards.

Microsoft Office or Google Docs. The accepted document formats are .docx  or .pdf.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.