If you missed the Study Abroad Workshop, no worries! Below you can find the PowerPoint presentation of the workshop.
Goldwater Scholarship Informational Session
Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
VCU’s National Scholarship Office will host an informational session about the Goldwater Scholarship, an award for sophomores and juniors planning to pursue a career in STEM-field research. Scholars receive up to $7,500 toward educational expenses, as well as access to mentoring and an alumni network. Attend a meeting online or at the National Scholarship Office, Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St. For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at natlscholar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/Xm72SEpyFvj7nUx5A.
Money Mondays: Building Credit
Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.
Learn how to build a positive credit score and pull your own credit report at annualcreditreport.com at this workshop, in the Alumni Association Board Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Bring your laptop. Money Mondays is brought to you by VCU TRIO Student Support Services, the Money Spot at VCU, and the Virginia Credit Union. For more information, contact TRIO Student Support Services at trio@vcu.eduor (804) 828-9517 or visit http://www.trio.vcu.edu.
Scholarship Opportunity for Experiential Learning!!
The Baldacci Experiential Learning Fund grants academically-promising students of diverse areas of study and backgrounds with financial support to pursue internships, conferences, research, domestic or study abroad trips, and/or social entrepreneurship opportunities. Awards between $1,000–$5,000 will support the experiential learning activities. Eligibility: Applicants must be full time undergraduate rising juniors or seniors, in good academic standing, and be primary majors in the College of Humanities and Sciences.
Apply at vcu.academicworks.com
keyword search: Baldacci
Only applications submitted through the site will be considered. Applications accepted until March 2, 2018
For additional information visit has.vcu.edu/baldacci-fund
Pop-Up Advising!
Remember to Refer to the 1st Year Strategic Planning Map!
Financial Success Summit – Tuesday, October 3rd
Find out how to get ahead financially in school and after graduation at VCU’s 9th Annual Financial Success Summit. The event will be held in the University Student Commons. Attend a session to enter for a chance to win a $500 Amazon Giftcard.*
Session 1 (10:00 am-10:50 am) Student Loans: information on paying for college
Session 2 (11:00 am-11:50 am) Money’s Not Free: how credit and loans work
Session 3 (1:00 pm-1:50 pm) Adulting 101: financial independence for students
*No purchase necessary. See Official Rules.
TRIO Money Mondays Financial Literacy Series
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Money Mondays Financial Literacy series is designed to educate and assist students with one of the most important responsibilities they encounter when entering college: financial independence. Learning how to navigate this newfound freedom can be confusing and often challenging. Knowing that a solid financial foundation can lead to a lifetime of financial success, VCU TRIO SSS has collaborated with the Virginia Credit Union to empower students with personal finance skills that can be practiced in their everyday lives.
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LOCATION |
RSVP Link |
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September 11th |
12p-1p |
Building a Better Budget |
Commons, Alumni Board Room |
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September 25th |
4:30p-5:30p |
Building a Better Budget |
Commons, Metro Room |
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October 2nd |
12p-1p |
Financial Independence |
Commons, Alumni Board Room |
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October 16th |
4:30p-5:30p |
Financial Independence |
Commons, Metro Room |
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November 6th |
12p-1p |
Paying for College |
Commons, Alumni Board Room |
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November 27th |
4:30p-5:30p |
Paying for College |
Commons, Forum Room |
Building a Better Budget
“Building a Better Budget” is a hands-on workshop providing students with practical advice for creating and sticking to a budget with tools to track spending and establish college-friendly savings goals.
Financial Independence
This interactive workshop will cover money management principles and the financial challenges facing an emerging generation. The session includes an in-depth look at effective cash flow, understanding student loans, and building a savings and investment plan that will carry over to life after VCU.
Paying for College
Attendees will learn about different options to pay for college, including financial aid, scholarships, savings, and student loans.
Please feel free to share with students! For more information about the financial literacy series and other TRIO SSS events, check out our VCU TRIO Google calendar. Contact trio@vcu.edu for any questions.
Federal Work Study Job Fair – August 30
Need a Federal Work-Study job? Come to the Federal Work Study Job Fair on Aug. 30, 12-3PM. Richmond Salons.
Part Time Job Fair – September 6
Looking for a part-time job for the year? Career Services is hosing a part time job fair on Sept. 6, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Richmond Salons. Resumes encouraged but not required.
