Student Support and Advocacy Center

Money Smart Day

April is Financial Literary Month

April is Financial Capability Month. Financial well-being is the ability to confidently understand and implement concepts including saving, investing, and managing debt that can lead to an overall sense of financial well-being and self-trust (Experian, 2021).

Every year, SSAC's Financial Well-Being Team partners with various departments around all of our campuses and with community professionals to create MONEY SMART DAY, a virtual and in-person financial capability conference to help you find financial balance in your life.

Money Smart Day 2026 Recap

Tuesday, April 14th: We kicked off Money Smart Day with activities and tabling at the SUB I Quad. It featured a cash grab machine, pizza, popcorn, and more. Students learned about financial well-being through an entertaining lens.

Wednesday, April 15th: This day was dedicated to educational sessions on financial well-being topics. These sessions included 3 presentations:

  • How to Budget and Manage Credit: Presented by our Financial Well-Being Peer Mentors, this presentation focused on money management, building credit, and long-term financial planning. [Watch Recorded Presentation Here] [View Slideshow Here]
  • Salary Negotiation and Career Strategies: Presented by Ann Garner, the Assistant Director of Career Advising in University Career Services. This presentation educated students on techniques and strategies to further their careers and negotiate fair compensation in the workplace. [Watch Recorded Presentation Here] [View Slideshow Here]
  • First-Time Home-Buying and Financing: Presented by Realtor Amal Hall and Loan Officer Jenny Books, this walkthrough covered the first-time home-buying process. [Watch Recorded Presentation Here] [View Slideshow Here]

Partnership and iPad Prize

SoFi LogoThis past Money Smart Day, the Financial Well-Being Team partnered with SoFi to support and promote the event. SoFi supports campus initiatives by covering topics like budgeting, debt management, and investing to promote financial independence. SoFi provided educational resources and materials to assist with Money Smart Day. Their assistance supported Money Smart Day immensely and is greatly appreciated.

Additionally, one lucky student was selected to receive an iPad!