TEXAN SMART
Financial Education Center
WHAT IS TEXAN SMART?
Texan Smart Financial Education Center is located in the Thompson Student Center, Room 12, on Tarleton State University’s Stephenville campus. There, we provide finance-focused workshops and peer-to-peer coaching appointments, both designed to develop Tarleton students’ positive financial practices and money management knowledge.
OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of the Texan Smart Financial Education Center is to promote financial wellness and well-being among students, which directly impacts student learning and success. Through the center, Tarleton students can attend workshops aimed at improving financial practices and one-on-one financial coaching to aid in the development of individualized financial wellness. The Texan Smart Financial Education Center was developed to provide support and guidance on topics relevant to students’ financial well-being, with lasting effects that extend beyond graduation.
OUR TEAM
OUR SERVICES
Financial Wellness Workshops – View current schedule and topic descriptions.
Peer Coaching – Schedule an appointment or learn about peer financial coaching. Available for all campuses!
Important Financial Deadlines – View important student-focused financial deadlines, like scholarship due dates, FAFSA/TASFA deadlines, and more.
OUR GOALS
- To provide educational training that develops students’ financial capabilities.
- To be an information resources that build students’ understanding of personal financial topics, such as:
- Budgeting
- Credit Cards
- Credit Reports & Scores
- Managing Debt
- Student Loans
- Saving
- Taxes
- To engage student leaders as mentors on money matters through peer coaching services
- information resources that create awareness of institutional and community resources addressing basic needs and insecurities.
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Contact Us
Office
Thompson Student Center, Room 12