New Financial Wellness and Literacy Center at UW-Stout will help students navigate paying for college, their future

A center at UW-Stout will help equip and empower students with financial knowledge to create a successful and sustainable future for themselves.

The newly opened Financial Wellness and Literacy Center on campus works with students on various financial topics, focusing on paying for college, budgeting, scholarships and financial aid resources with real-life perspectives from volunteer mentors, financial professionals and industry experts. Also, hands-on learning experiences will show students they can improve the conditions of their lives.

The center’s programs are available to all students at no cost. It is part of UW-Stout’s STRONG program, Strategic Technology, Retention and Organizational Networks and Guidance, which seeks to holistically support students beyond the classroom to enhance their academic success.

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