Information Session Available Services 11 A Grange Building
Information Session Available Services 11 -A Grange Building University Park, PA 16802 financialliteracy. psu. edu finlit@psu. edu 814 -863 -0214
• February 2013: Financial Literacy - Pilot/Adult learners Ø Outreach and Online Education/ World Campus History and Background • October 2016: Penn State Financial Literacy and Wellness Center • July 2017: Transfer to University Park Campus • July 2018: Generous endowment Ø Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, currently consisted of § 5 full-time staffs § 2 Graduate Assistants § 10 Student Ambassadors • October 2018: 100 K gift from PSECU to support self -study modules • April 2019: 150 K gift from PNC to expand services and outreach
• Address: Ø Grange Building – Garden level – A 11 Location and Hours (Easy side entry from HUB parking deck) • Hours: Ø Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm • Website Ø https: //financialliteracy. psu. edu/ • Contacts Ø Email: finlit@psu. edu Ø Phone: (814) 863 -0214
financialliteracy. psu. edu
Action & Impact Oriented Approach Knowledge Action Behavior Financial Literacy
Core Competencies
Elements of Financial Wellbeing Present Future Security Control over day-to-day, month-to-month finances Capacity to absorb financial shock Freedom of choice Financial freedom to make choices to enjoy life On track to meet financial goals
Curriculum • Focus: Ø Ø Budgeting Credit Card and debt management Student loan borrowing, management, and repayment On-time or earlier graduation, if possible • 28 different topics in financial literacy Ø Presentations and self-study modules
Interactive Website • Schedule a class/group session Ø Freshmen seminar classes, workshops for PSU student organizations or clubs, colleges, and departments Ø Various forms available: in person, webinar, and Zoom • Schedule an individual appointment Ø Use STARFISH for to schedule one-on-one meetings Ø Based on students’ needs, appointments are available in person, Skype, Zoom, phone, etc.
Webinar – Digital Outreach
Trivia Series – Digital Outreach Different from webinar
Mentoring Program • https: //financialliteracy. psu. edu/mentoring-program/ • Uses LIONLink to connect alumni and students (LIONLink is a networking and career platform that connects alumni in workforce with students to help PUS graduates advance in their career and life. ) Ø Designed as a joint knowledge exchange program Ø Participants can explore Financial Literacy topics (see our website) based on mentees’ interest Ø Designed to develop meaningful lasting relationships and engage PSU alumni
Enhancing Access to Education • https: //financialliteracy. psu. edu/self-study-modules/ 28 essential topics for developing comprehensive financial competency
Resources • Money. Counts: A Financial Literacy Series Ø The series provides: § § Presentations Webinars Worksheets Archived older materials (presentation videos and Power. Point slides) Ø The series is available at https: //financialliteracy. psu. edu/moneycounts/
Thank You! Comments and questions 11 A Grange Building University Park, PA 16802 financialliteracy. psu. edu finlit@psu. edu 814 -863 -0214
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