The formula for college success today has two components: grades and money. Higher education institutions have in place a legacy of support to educate students on academic requirements. Many fall short when it comes to helping students understand the new financial responsibilities and obligations refining student success. This session is an open forum question and answer format featuring the founders of two award-winning collegiate financial well-being programs. No question will be refused!
Financial well-being has become synonymous with student success on today’s college campuses, whether that campus is a public four-year campus, community college campus, junior college campus, professional program, or private four-year campus. Student success is no longer held captive to the academic performance occurring within classroom walls. The formula for college success only has two components: Grades and Money.
Students are made aware of their academic requirements with every class syllabus. It is often the financial realities of pursuing a post-secondary education that create challenges for students. Many students (especially first-generation students and student veterans returning to campus) who find themselves adrift without knowledge, skills, or abilities to face new financial responsibilities and processes.
A collegiate financial well-being program provides a much needed bridge of support for all students. As educators and practitioners, the greatest gift we can provide to students is empowerment through education.
Let us not forget research. The findings from a variety of research briefs, studies, and polls throughout the years speak for themselves when it comes to the importance of financial well-being in higher education:
College is an important transitionary period for students. With ever-escalating tuition costs and living expenses, all students need access to financial education programs and services to be better prepared for life today as students and tomorrow as graduates. A well-structured collegiate well-being program built upon a foundation of research findings can be transformative in the lives of all students.
This session, led by the founders of two award-winning collegiate financial well-being programs – the Student Money Management Centers affiliated with Sam Houston State University and the University of North Texas – provides insights into practical designs, implementation strategies, and assessment methodologies that can easily be replicated on any campus. This session will follow an open forum format to allow participants to ask questions relevant to their personal program development and enhancement needs or areas of concern.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
This session is $149 for NASPA members, $220 for non-members. Pricing will be accurately reflected in your cart.
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