Jacksonville, AL –In an important step to improve the financial wellbeing of the students at JSU, Jacksonville State University (JSU) has joined forces in partnership with Family Savings Credit Union to present an initiative called the Family Savings Credit Union Financial Wellness program. This revolutionary initiative, funded with a $250,000 donation by the credit union will assist students to take charge of their financial health, and to establish the foundations for their the post-graduation world.
Education in financial wellness, which is frequently left out of traditional school curriculums, is now at the center of this collaboration initiative. Auburn Taylor, the Assistant Director of Financial Wellness and Default Management at JSU highlighted the importance of financial education at an early age to help shape the right financial decisions.
“Through this collaboration, we’re in a position to empower and educate the students of our school to take sound financial choices at a young age, which will help them maintain their financial health,” stated Taylor.
The program is administered under The JSU Office of Financial Aid The program is planned to provide a broad array of tools to help students through the financial path they are on. Financial workshops on a regular basis and online learning modules and private coaching sessions will cover a variety of topics such as understanding the importance of financial health, budgeting and control of the impact of emotional spending, identity security and repayment of student loans, and tax preparation.
The program’s launch in the fall witnessed more than 1200 students engaged in sessions of training which indicated a high level of demand and interest in education on financial literacy. This Financial Wellness team is gearing up for a large launch in the coming semesters. The plan is to partner with the university’s first-year program, SSC 101, ensuring that freshmen get a customized financial education beginning in the fall of 2024.
To get access to the wealth of resources and tools provided in this Financial Wellness program, students are encouraged to browse the website of the program. The website is a source of useful information, but also lets students organize individual coaching sessions for specific advice.
Workshops for all campuses, as included on the university’s event calendar for this spring, provide an additional opportunity for the students get involved in the course. Additionally, campus organizations who are interested in hosting classes for groups are encouraged to share their interest by filling out an online form or by reaching for Auburn Taylor directly at adewrell@jsu.edu.
