1. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE PRESENTED BY: Clemente LaPietra Director-Office of Loan Management Michael Niedzwiecki Director of Admissions

2. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Financial literacy at Monroe College – “DREAM”. Debt Reduction, Education, Assessment & Management Program Goals Produce graduates who demonstrate smart, savvy personal finance behaviors Encourage Prudent Borrowing Maximize Earning Potential Financial Literacy Initiative

3. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Cross Departmental Initiative Academics Admissions Alumni Relations Office of Career Advancements Office of Loan Management Student Financial Services Student Services

4. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Why is Financial Literacy Important ? Retention Academic Performance Promotes a culture of financial wellness for students and staff Reduction in average borrower indebtedness Employability/Soft Skills Cohort Default Rate

5. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Who is the Audience? Everyone Who is the Target Audience? Current Students Alumni

6. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Classroom channel Student-to-Student Channel Online Channel How do we reach our Audience?

7. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Classroom Channel DR-091 Sessions My Money Management Workshops Classroom Visits How do we reach our Audience?

8. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Student to Student Panel Discussion Debate Jeopardy How do we reach our Audience?

9. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE Online Channel Web Site Dedicated to Financial Literacy information iGrad USA LifeSkills How do we reach our Audience?

10. FINANCIAL LITERACY AT MONROE COLLEGE OUTCOMES

11. Thank you for your time For questions, please contact: Clemente LaPietra clapietra@monroecollege.edu Or Michael Niedzwiecki mniedzwiecki@monroecollege.edu