All events are free and open to the public!
2019 Money Smart Week Flyer
Attendees can enter to win one of the following prizes:
- A $250 scholarship for a UNC student
- A $250 scholarship for an Aims student
- One of five $10 UNC Bear Bucks gift cards for any attendee
Monday, April 1st
Identity Theft Basics | Get one step ahead of the scammers by protecting your information.
In our world of super speed technology, some smart and sneaky criminals are constantly looking for never-before-seen ways to trick you. National databases are being hacked and sketchy emails are flooding your inbox, trying to get your personal information. Your skeptic mind is your first line of defense, but there’s much more you can do. Find out how data breaches affect you, how to spot email scams, create scam-proof passwords, stay stealthy online, and more.
Time: 11:15 am - 12:05 pm
Location: University of Northern Colorado, University Center, Room Columbine A. [Parking at UNC]
Presenter: Nancy Patton, Community Involvement Specialist, Canvas Credit Union
Crushing Your Credit Score Goals | Level up your credit score and save some serious cash.
Everyone knows a good credit score can save you money, but when you ask how to boost it, you usually hear tons of bad advice. We’re debunking the old wives’ tales, and teaching you how to access your reports and scores, and clean up errors. Then we’ll hit you with a game plan to improve your Credit Score. Whether you’re just establishing credit, getting back on track, or aiming for a flawless score, our seminar will help you crush your goals!
Time: 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
Location: University of Northern Colorado, University Center, Room Columbine A. [Parking at UNC]
Presenter: Nancy Patton, Community Involvement Specialist, Canvas Credit Union
Tuesday, April 2nd
I've Borrowed Student Loans, Now What?
Learn about what it means to be a responsible student loan borrower. We’ll discuss student loan basics along with repayment options, loan forgiveness, postponing payments, and federal student aid resources.
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: University of Northern Colorado, University Center, Room Columbine A. [Parking at UNC]
Presenters: Adrina Pawlak, Coordinator of Outreach, UNC Office of Financial Aid
Wednesday, April 3rd
Navigating Financial Aid
Are you overwhelmed at the thought of completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Not quite sure what the FAFSA entails and when it needs to be completed? Learn some tips on when and how to complete the FAFSA, the difference between federal and state financial aid, scholarship opportunities and what work-study is. Also, learn the requirements to receive financial aid, and how to maintain your financial aid.
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Aims Community College, Ed Beaty Hall, Room 143. [Parking at Aims]
Presenter: Emily Notter, Financial Aid Advisor, Aims Community College
Thursday, April 4th
Budgets that Make Cents
Learn how to track spending, build credit, and have money when you really need it. Understand the difference between banks and credit unions, and even discover a few helpful apps.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Lincoln Park Library (High Plains Library District)
Presenter: Alannah Hernandez, Canvas Credit Union
Friday, April 5th
Planning for Financial Security
Join Lindsay in a conversation about taking appropriate steps toward financial freedom and why it’s important to invest. We’ll cover topics such as budgeting, cash management, retirement and investment planning, and risk management – no matter what stage of life you’re in now.
Time: 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
Location: University of Northern Colorado, University Center, Room Columbine A. [Parking at UNC]
Presenter: Lindsay Batezel, Financial Advisor, VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.
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