The College of Wooster is committed to providing resources for students’ financial literacy and financial concerns through our Financial Wellness program, MONEY MATTERS. This program provides resources throughout the year to help students tackle complex issues such as banking, budgeting, credit, student loans, and planning for life after college. MONEY MATTERS holds in-person events throughout the year, and can provide tailored programming for student groups and classes.
One-on-one appointments are available to address any financial issues such as financial aid, funding resources, budgeting, credit or any other financial issues. Appointments can be in-person, virtually through Teams or Zoom, or by phone.
Upcoming Events
Budgeting Basics: Take Control of Your Money
Join us for an engaging and practical workshop designed to help you build a strong financial foundation! Whether you’re managing your money for the first time or looking to sharpen your budgeting skills, this session will walk you through the essentials of creating and maintaining a personal budget.
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Lowry Center Alley
One-On-One Appointments
Do you have questions about Financial Aid or Financial Wellness? Maybe you would like to create a budget, or talk about scholarships. Click on the “Schedule An Appointment” tab above to schedule a time that fits your schedule to receive personalized tools and resources to help you on your financial journey!
PNC Financial Education Webinars are offered throughout the year, covering relevant topics with information you can put into play right away
Banking Basics for College Students
Speaker: Audi Buraczewski Assistant Vice President, Employee Education Consultant, PNC Bank
Audi Buraczewski is an Assistant Vice President and Employee Education Consultant serving PNC Bank’s national footprint as part of Organizational Financial Wellness Virtual.
Date: Tuesday, September 2
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Online
Click here to register!
Why is Financial Literacy so important?
Understanding your finances enables you to make sound decisions both now and in the future. In a college environment there are many complicated, difficult financial decisions that are often being made for the first time. By choosing to stay informed and seek out resources to understand the impact of their financial decisions, students are more likely to succeed and avoid common financial pitfalls. Having strong financial literacy can you make sound borrowing decisions, as well as help you to build credit and achieve financial stability. Watch this video below to learn more about Financial Literacy.