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Aaron Courtney Assistant Manager, Financial Services University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Dean Obenauer Assistant Director of Financial Aid Creighton University Omaha, NE
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The University of Wyoming Established in 1886. UW is the only 4-year institution in the state of Wyoming Located in historic Laramie, WY Recognized by Forbes magazine as the nation’s 11 th “Best College Value” for 2012 Student Body Over 13,900 students from all 50 states & 90 countries 10,200 undergraduate students 71% in-state students Student-Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition & Fees Resident undergraduate tuition and fees for Fall 2013 were $2,202 Nonresident tuition and fees were $7,062
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81.2% utilize some form of federal, state, or institutional financial aid. National Average for 4-year public universities is 76.8% 48% of UW undergraduates borrow National average for 4-year public universities is 55.5% 56% of federal and state aid is scholarships, grants and work funding Annually $10.4 million in Hathaway to 4,000 students
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“What is a check register?” “My debit card didn’t get declined…I must have money in my account.” Why do I have a balance on my account? My mom pays for everything.” Can I get my financial aid for next semester? I need to pay rent (pay for my iPhone, go to the bar, etc.)”
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January 2013, made proposal to Student Affairs VP Form a diverse committee of departmental leaders Approach Student Government for buy-in Support and Promote Debt Week Develop Base Year Agenda
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Formed committee with 12-14 department leaders Remember this is an ultra-marathon not a 100-yard dash! Developed mission statement “The mission of the University of Wyoming Financial Wellness Committee is to provide our campus with education, training, and resources to enrich and encourage a lifelong practice of financial literacy, management, and resourcefulness.”
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Set first-year target audiences Incoming Freshmen Non-Traditional Students Parents Content Delivery Brochures, resource fairs, and parent discussions Website Workshops
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Student Government’s financial literacy effort Three day programming aimed at offering a variety of topics Investing Importance of Credit Scores Money Management Financial Aid Travel Abroad
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Over 250 students attended a session Surveys collected after each session Students wanted more events A place to go with financial questions Want resources, handouts, etc. More marketing Students really don’t wake up until noon Bait em’ with FOOD Debt is a 4-letter word
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Developed brochures that were handed out at Freshmen Orientations during summer. Presentations to 12 Freshmen Interest Groups Veterans presentation
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Website overhaul Senior Marketing Class project Focus groups Financial support Planning for Financial Wellness Week
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4,300 undergraduate 3,500 graduate/professional 2013-2014 Cost of Attendance o Undergraduate - $48,000 o Professional schools - $55,000 (law) to $85,000 (dental) Decision to move forward with financial literacy
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Departmental/staff meetings Web page development Follow up with departments One-on-one counseling Group/organizational seminars Creighton in the community
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Spending plan Credit and debit cards Credit history and credit score Identity theft Student loans
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Financial aid or scholarship notification letter Admitted student days/summer previews Posters/pass along cards in residence halls and student centers Student newspaper Referrals
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High School Personal Finance classes First-year law students Sororities Division of Student Life Pre-Med Society Human Resources department
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3D Smart TV - $1500 Interest rate 18% Minimum payment - $30 Length of payment period 15 years Total interest - $2363 Total cost of TV - $3863 !! www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardcalculator/
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Intro Helpful tips Take charge Learning modules Videos More resources www.creighton.edu/financialaid (select Financial Literacy tab) www.creighton.edu/financialaid
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Charles Schwab Young Adult survey Creighton’s survey Attitudes Common mistakes Evaluation/feedback
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Work in progress Seminar series Videos/quick tips Student advisory group Social media
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Aaron Courtney University of Wyoming courtne@uwyo.edu Dean Obenauer Creighton University deanobenauer@uwyo.edu
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