Student Financial Services is partnering with University Life and the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) to discuss Financial Wellness for our international students! This presentation provides an introduction to the U.S. Banking System, how to develop a spending plan, and resources and contact information for key offices at Columbia to assist you in building your knowledge and skills of Financial Wellness. U.S. taxes and tax filing will not be discussed in this presentation. Introductory topics presented will include:
- Financial Literacy & Financial Wellness
- Financial Institutions & Personal Finances: The Basics
- The Proactive Approach to Successful Student Spending Plans & Educational Financing
- Where to Go & Why: Consumer Support Offices, Student Financial Services, and other Key Offices & Contacts
- Discover iGrad’s Free Tools & Resources to Support the Lifecycle of Budgeting Time
RSVP is required on Zoom. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to create a Zoom account with your Columbia email address in order to register. After you complete your registration, you'll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link, password, and instructions for joining the event as well as an opportunity to submit questions in advance. Register here.
This event is part of the Wellness Days initiative, aiming to promote and support wellness and well-being across the Columbia community. For a full list of Wellness Days events, visit universitylife.columbia.edu/events. Additional ISSO Programming for new international students can be found here: https://isso.columbia.edu/
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations to attend an event at Columbia University, please contact Disability Services ([email protected] or 212-854-2388) at least 10 days in advance of the event. Requests for CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) or sign language interpretation require two weeks' notice.
