Gaining Financial Sophistication

How will I start to pay back student loans? How much money will I need to study abroad? What are job benefits, and why do I need them? How can I get my credit report?

Learn how to solve these problems by attending LEAD's Financial Sophistication seminars.

Years 1-4: Financial Sophistication

Each year at Champlain you will work on developing basic financial literacy skills through in-person seminars and online activities on topics ranging from creating and managing a budget to understanding how to read your credit report and keep it strong, from how to understand leases and contracts to how to manage personal investments-including enrolling in a 401(k).

Financial Sophistication Seminars include:

• Budgeting and Goal Setting
• Understanding and Credit
• Making Your Money Work for You
• Understanding Employee Benefits
• Buying Your First Car
• Repaying Your Student Loans
• The Game of Life
• Free Credit Review Day
• Online Workshops- 3rd and 4th Year Students Only