Save money, earn a degree, and plan for the future with Middlesex Community College’s Financial Empowerment Series this Fall. In celebration of Financial Empowerment Month, the college will hold an event every Tuesday in October to set up students for financial success.
“The Financial Empowerment series is designed to give students the basic understanding of money management,” said Serrahtani Parrish, MCC’s Success Scholars Program Financial Wellness Coach. “Financial wellness goes beyond just having money, it’s about feeling secure and confident with how you manage it.”
The events will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. from October 1 to October 29 online and on the Lowell Campus. While the first meeting will take place in the Multicultural Center, the remaining sessions will be held in the Lower Cafeteria of the Cowan Center.
On October 1, students will learn about Budgeting and Maintaining Personal Expenses, including the benefits of creating a personal budget. Held on October 8, Creating a Strategic Savings Plan will teach students how to save money for vacations and emergencies, as well as understand how businesses get people to spend money.
For the October 15 session, students will hear about Paying for School. Topics include who is eligible for free community college, what is covered, and how to apply, as well as other ways to pay for school. Understanding and Managing Credit on October 22 will offer a guide for students in debt management and expensive purchases. This includes covering what a credit score is, getting a credit report, and how to maintain a healthy credit.
“The Financial Empowerment series is designed to give students the basic understanding of money management. Financial wellness goes beyond just having money, it’s about feeling secure and confident with how you manage it.” - Serrahtani Parrish, MCC’s Success Scholars Program Financial Wellness Coach.
The final event on October 29, Reducing and Eliminating Debt will provide information on the different types of debt with tools for reducing and eliminating. Parrish will help students make a debt reduction plan if necessary.
Part of the SUCCESS Scholars Program, MCC’s Financial Wellness provides students and alumni with tools for building personal financial understanding and responsibility. The program offers coaching, knowledge of higher education financing and repayment, and tips for budgeting, saving and reducing debt.
All MCC students are invited to attend the Financial Empowerment Series. Lunch will be served for in-person attendees. Visit our Financial Wellness page for more information and to register in advance.