The Office of Student Financial Services has selected a list of events from Money Smart Week that may
be of interest to new, current, and graduating students. Listed in order by date, all events listed here
are accessible by the CTA or located in the South Loop area. For more detailed information, please visit
their website to find contact information, maps, and a full list of events. (www.moneysmartweek.org)
Saturday, April 20
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Healthy Dining on a Dime
Where: Dunning Public Library
7455 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
Learn dozens of practical tips and insider secrets to save time and money whether eating in, dining out or
entertaining. No coupons required!
Monday, April 22
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Financial Literacy Seminar from Popular Community Bank
Where: Robert Morris University
401 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
A basic banking seminar for students.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Tax Benefits of Higher Education
Where: Chicago Public Library Chinatown Branch
2353 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Learn all about federal tax benefits available for college education expenses.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Repaying Student Loans – How to Avoid Loan Default
Where: American Intercontinental University
130 South Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606
This event provides information to students who have completed their college education and are paying
their student loans. Repayment options provided.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Why We Buy – The Psychology of Spending
Where: North Side Community Federal Credit Union
1011 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Learn how to manage valuable resources, identify factors that influence buying behavior and ways to
control spending.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Veterans Benefits
Where: Austin-Irving Branch Chicago Public Library
6100 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634
What US Military Veterans and their dependents need to know about VA Benefits.
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am – 11:30 am
How Money Works
Where: Women Eye
500 North Michigan Avenue #1035, Chicago, IL 60611
There is a critical need for women to take control of their financial futures. Learn how to build, save and
grow your money. (RSVP signup www.womeneye.org)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Budgeting: Your Money, Your Freedom!
Where: North Side Community Federal Credit Union
1011 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Come find out the secret to YOUR financial freedom in planning for your future!
Wednesday, April 24
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Introduction to Personal Finance Management for Young People
Where: Harold Washington College
30 East Lake Street Room 102, Chicago, IL 60601
Reliable advice on personal saving, budgeting, investment, credit, and avoiding financial fraud.
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Your Credit and Money Matters
Where: JVS Chicago Main Office
216 West Jackson Boulevard 2nd Floor Training Room, Chicago, IL 60606
This workshop will help you understand your credit report, credit score, and your current financial
position.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
College Smart for the Adult Student
Where: American Intercontinental University
130 South Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606
This event will provide payment and finance information to adults who are currently attending or
returning to college.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Manage Your Credit Problems
Where: Holsten Human Capital Development
544 West Oak, Chicago, IL 60610
Learn how to legally correct errors on your credit report, improve your credit score and strategies for
repaying debt. (Ring bell 819 to enter the building and meet us on the 3rd floor.)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Critical Concept of Credit!
Where: North Side Community Federal Credit Union
1011 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Come and be enlightened on the key points of credit to help you rebuild and establish your credit history!
Thursday, April 25
9:30 am – 10:30 am
How to Free Yourself from Debt
Where: American Intercontinental University
130 South Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606
Understanding the impact of your credit history & credit reports, improve your credit score. 360 impact
of student loans. Debt reduction strategies. (RSVP appreciated due to limited space: http://beverlybeverly.eventbrite.com)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Get Out of Debt with a Plan and One Dollar
Where: Harold Washington Library
400 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
How is this possible? Pay off your mortgage, credit cards, student loans, cars and medical bills. No loans,
gimmicks, just you, a plan & One Dollar.
Friday, April 26
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Women Artists! Get Your Entrepreneurial Idea to Market
Where: Women Eye
500 South Michigan Avenue #1035
Chicago, IL 60611
This workshop is for women artists only. Get tools you'll need to go from creative idea to business reality.