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TEXAN SMART<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Education Center<\/mark><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS TEXAN SMART?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texan Smart is the financial education center at Tarleton State University dedicated to helping students build strong money management skills. Through workshops, peer coaching, events, and resources, Texan Smart provides practical guidance on budgeting, saving, credit, and financial decision-making so students can achieve financial confidence during college and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUR PURPOSE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our purpose is to empower students with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions. We aim to build lifelong money management skills\u2014like budgeting, saving, using credit responsibly, and planning for the future. That way, students can reduce financial stress, stay on track academically, and achieve long-term financial well-being.
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MEET OUR TEAM<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OUR SERVICES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Financial Wellness Workshops – View current schedule and topic descriptions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peer Coaching –\u00a0Schedule an appointment<\/a>\u00a0or learn about\u00a0peer financial coaching<\/a>. Available for all campuses!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Financial Deadlines – Important\u00a0financial deadlines, like scholarship due dates, FAFSA\/TASFA deadlines, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TEXANS TALK MONEY<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texans Talk Money<\/strong> is a student-focused financial literacy podcast from Texan Smart. The podcast provides practical, easy-to-understand guidance on topics like budgeting, saving, credit, and managing unexpected expenses. Hosted by peer coaches and the occasional guest expert, each episode is designed to help Tarleton students build confidence with their money and make informed financial decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

CONTACT US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(254) 459 – 5516<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

texansmart@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thompson Student Center, Room 12<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instagram – @texansmart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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