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On April 7, UC's Money Management Task Force will present a free, virtual conference on everything students need to know about finances from the basics to getting started on the journey to financial empowerment! Students (and families!) can jump in for one session or all. Students who pre-register and attend the conference will receive a free t-shirt.

Don't miss the 9am opening session for families hosted by our office -- Parent & Family Programs! Check out the full schedule below! 

LINK TO JOIN (APRIL 7)

• 9:00 AM - Coffee Chat for Parents & Families, Parent & Family Programs
• 9:30 AM - Welcome
• 9:45 AM - Money Seeds, Lawrence Cain
  • Cover financial principles with Lawrence Cain, Jr., financial coach, author and “Money Man.” Lawrence helps individuals attain clarity around their finances, and strategies to get to financial success, covering topics from building credit to developing good financial habits.
• 10:45 AM - Finances & Your Wellness, UC Student Wellness Center
  • Join us as we engage in an interactive workshop about financial stress, budgeting, saving, & credit cards!
• 11:30 AM - How Credit Works, PNC Bank
  • Teaches participants about credit and loans, how credit works and if you’re ready to apply for credit.
• 12:15 PM - Recovering from Financial Mistakes, PNC Bank
  • Teaches participants how to rebuild credit and recover financially after a financial setback by creating a financial recovery plan.
• 1:00 PM - Side Hustle Panel Discussion
  • Hear from five panelists who juggle every day life along with a successful side hustle. Ask your questions and gain some insight on starting your own side hustle.
• 2:00 PM - Working in College, Resume Building & Finding a Job, Bearcats Promise Career Studio
  • Join UC’s Bearcats Promise Career Studio for tips on resume building, interviewing and landing and a job.
• 2:30 PM - Workplace Fashion, Laurie Wilson, DAAP Associate Director
  • Join DAAP professional Laurie Wilson for a session on how the pandemic has impacted our “new normal” for workplace fashion.
• 3:30 PM - Ways to Save in your Daily Life, Lisa Fails, One Stop Student Service Center
  • Get some tips on couponing, thrifting, creating a budget and setting savings goals during this session.
• 4:00 PM - Planning for Life after College Game, Kenneth Bibb, One Stop Student Service Center
  • Are you financially prepared for life after college? Join us for a game and leave with a plan for how to manage rent, bills and more after graduation.
• 5:00 PM - Financial Aid, Scholarships & UC Billing, Diana Irving and Nicole Kirchner
  • Join UC Bursar and Financial Aid staff for information on types of financial aid, maintaining eligibility for financial aid, scholarships and billing.
• 5:45 PM - Tax Question & Answer, Ed Bower, Director of UC Tax Compliance
  • Taxes can be confusing. Join us for this session with Ed Bower, UC’s Director of Tax Compliance, and bring your tax questions.
• 6:15 PM - Identity Theft, Joe Fries, Sallie Mae
  • Identity theft can be devastating. An identity thief can use your information to fraudulently apply for credit, file taxes, or get medical services. Restoring your credit status can cost time and money. During this session we’ll share tips and recommendations on preventing identity theft and how to repair your identity and credit if it is stolen.
• 7:00 PM - Closing Remarks

Visit CampusLINK for full session descriptions and more information. We look forward to seeing you and your Bearcat!