Financial Education
Financial Aid Workshops Available!
The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships team is offering in-person workshops to assist with SAP appeals, scholarship applications and completion of financial aid requirements including the FAFSA. Please join us in one or more sessions as indicated below:
- Monday | Metropolitan Campus | MTLC 157 | 2 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday | Westshore Campus | SHCS 161 | 9 – 10 a.m.
- Wednesday | Western Campus | WSS G272 | 10 – 11 a.m.
- Thursday | Eastern Campus | ESS 1104 | 3 – 4 p.m.
April is Financial Literacy Month!
Join us throughout April for Financial Literacy Month as we empower students with tools and knowledge to make smart financial choices! Each campus (East, Metro, West and Westshore) will host a series of engaging events designed to help you understand financial aid, scholarships, credit, budgeting, and more.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Bingo
Join us for a fun and interactive Financial Aid and Scholarship bingo event! Play for a chance to win exciting prizes while learning about financial aid and scholarship resources. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with others. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative event — bingo has never been so rewarding!
- Eastern: April 1 | Noon – 2 p.m. | ESS Pool Room
- Metro: April 15 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MCC 059
- Western: April 15 | 1–2 p.m. | WSS North Galleria
- Westshore: April 29 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | SLT Commons
Snap Into Savings
Learn how to budget from a PNC Fairfax Connection representative, and practice budgeting your monthly SNAP allotment. Also, speak with Tri-C’s Project Go program representatives to learn more about their services.
- Metro: April 17 | 1–3 p.m. | MTLC 157
- Register here
Time Machine
Discover how your GPA, completion rate, attempted credits and graduation affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and financial aid eligibility. Also, learn about Pell Grant lifetime eligibility limits and Federal Direct Student Loan borrowing limits.
- Eastern: April 22 | Noon – 1:30 p.m. | ESS Stomp Café
- Metro: April 22 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MCC Food Court
- Western: April 24 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | WSS North Galleria
- Westshore: April 21 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | SLT Commons
Dodging Potholes
Speak to a representative from the Benefits Access/ Project Go! program to learn about the resources Tri-C offers.
- Eastern: April 15 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | ESS Stomp Café
- Western: April 17 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | WSS North Galleria
- Westshore: April 17 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | SHCS Atrium
Wednesday Virtual Workshops
- Join every Wednesday from 3–3:30 p.m.
Please contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office for more information.
GradReady
GradReady is a free online tool that can help you manage your personal finances, academic and life skills, and provides students with:
- Online financial education courses through instructor assignments or self-study
- Customizable financial tools
- A personalized dashboard to track progress
- Access to free articles and resources
- A guide to real-life money problems
Register online for a free GradReady account.
