‘Finance U’ to teach teenagers about postsecondary prospects

Travis Credit score Union invites younger grown ups to show up at “Finance U,” an interactive digital function developed to teach youths about financial-aid alternatives for postsecondary education and learning, selecting a school and preparing for campus lifestyle and admissions. Occasions will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3 and 10.

The program will include particular visitors and giveaways to engage youths interested in higher instruction after significant college. All youths ages 13-21 registered for the event will be entered in a drawing to gain a new Chromebook. Attendees can register at traviscu.org/finance-u.

Because 2006, Travis Credit rating Union has appear collectively with neighborhood associates to maximize pupil recognition of offered state and federal opportunities for money support.

One particular of the targets of the occasion is to be certain learners learn about the readily available economic-help methods from economic-help authorities. Previous yr, the California Scholar Assist Fee reported that only 54 per cent of California’s general public substantial college seniors completed a FAFSA or Aspiration Act application.

“By promoting postsecondary schooling after substantial university, we are in search of to support youths avoid typical monetary vulnerabilities and develop financial security for by themselves and the communities in which they stay,” stated Barry Nelson, president and CEO of Travis Credit score Union.

“Ensuring that our learners know several varieties of assist are available is extra crucial than at any time, primarily for the duration of this ongoing community health and financial disaster,” mentioned Marlene Garcia, government director of the California College student Assist Fee.

The “Finance U” situations are hosted in partnership with Sacramento Area Youth Speaks, the California College student Help Fee, Immigrants Growing, the #WeBelonginCollege marketing campaign and the “Personal Statement” movie, featuring the event’s keynote speaker, Karoline Jimenez.

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