Events Calendar
Texas Financial Wellness and UFCU have partnered to provide complimentary, one-hour seminars to help UT Austin students boost their knowledge and strengthen their financial health. These workshops are meant to collectively develop awareness and provide tools and resources that allow students to make better, more informed decisions.
Preparing for a Financial Emergency
2 – 3 p.m. | Virtual
Learn how to recognize what a financial emergency is and how to prepare for it. In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of having an emergency savings plan and share tools and resources that will helpyou develop and implement an emergency savings strategy so you are protected during times of financial emergency or uncertainty.
Debt Management
12 – 1 p.m. | MAI 1
Explore common reasons why people find themselves in debt and the most common types of debt. We will also discuss the value of using debt management strategies such as loan consolidation and budgeting, and help you create a personal plan to manage your debt.
Are You Financially Healthy?
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Hosted by UFCU
Learn what it means to be financially healthy – which is so much more than your credit score. This workshop will teach you how to base your financial health on four key components: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan.
Tax Basics
6 – 7 p.m. | Virtual
Filing tax returns can be particularly overwhelming for students. Maybe it's your first time filing taxes, and you want to know how much you owe. Whatever your situation, this workshop can help you with the basics of tax forms and give you tips and advice on how to make filing taxes a little simpler.
Banking Basics
11 – 12 p.m. | MAI 1
Learn how you can work with financial institutions to better manage your personal finances, grow your wealth, and safeguard you money. In this workshop, you will learn about the variety of account types available for your needs and receive a primer on how to open a simple account.
Using Credit Cards Wisely
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Hosted by UFCU
Credit cards can be a powerful tool for your personal finances, but only if you use them wisely. This workshop will help you to learn good credit habits, whether you’re applying for your first credit card or maintaining the ones you have.
Budgeting for Financial Emergencies
6 – 7 p.m. | Virtual
Discover the importance of budgeting and how to prepare for financial emergencies. In this workshop, we'll share tools and resources to help you develop and implement an emergency savings strategy that will protect you during times of financial emergency or uncertainty.
Building Financial Resilience
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Hosted by UFCU
When it comes to the unexpected, it is important to build a strong financial foundation so you can weather any storm. Learn different tools and strategies to help you prepare, including budgeting, goal setting, emergency savings, and insurance.
Financial Wellness for the 1st Generation
4 – 5 p.m. | PAR 208
Are you a first-generation student navigating budgeting, smart spending, financial aid and more? Discover the importance of effective money management strategies in this workshop specifically for first-gen Longhorns.
College to Career
12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual
Start preparing for graduation now by learning basic techniques for negotiating salary offers and how to manage your finances as you leave the Forty Acres and enter the workforce. During this workshop, you will get advice on how to thrive and grow during this transition period.