Financial Literacy Day

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 9:00 AM until 4:15 PMUTC -04:00


Tinkham Veale University Center
11038 Bellflower Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States

Among the most lucrative lessons you can gain during your college years is an understanding of your financial landscape. No matter their career path, successful professionals must have a solid understanding of credit scores, financial plans, loan repayment, budgeting, retirement, investing and more if they want to benefit most from their hard work.

Join the Office of University Financial Aid Wednesday, April 15 for a crash course in financial literacy and start getting familiar with personal financial concepts that will follow you throughout your life. 

All sessions held in the Tinkham Veale University Center Gaming Room (204).

9 - 10 a.m.

Financial Wellness 101

Gain important knowledge that every college student should know! We will highlight topics such as credit scores, credit cards, and financial plans. Bring any questions you may have about anything financial!

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Loan Repayment

Great Lakes is one of the 5 main servicers contracted by the Department of Education to handle loan repayments. A representative will be able to explain the different loan repayment options for when you graduate as well as answer any loan questions you may have. 

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Financial Aid Checkup

Financial Aid Counselors will be on hand to make sure you have everything completed for the 15-16 academic year. Stop by for a quick check up, or if you have any questions about financial aid.

2 - 3 p.m.

Score Some Points - Credit

Wonder how to build good credit, find out your credit score, or the difference between bad and good credit? This presentation will discuss everything you ever needed to know about credit.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

I Got a Paycheck, Now What?!

Increase your financial knowledge before you step out into the "real world." Discuss the importance of saving, budgeting, retirement and investing. Graduating seniors are highly encouraged to attend! Sign up for this session, and your future self will thank you!

Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.