What is the Financial Fluency Program?
The mission of the Financial Fluency Program is to educate Barnard women on issues relating to personal finance so that they have the proper tools to make educated and responsible financial decisions both during their years at Barnard and beyond. The program includes a set of workshops that are open to all student at no cost. The workshops are offered as a series through the College Activities Mini Course Program or as individual workshops held in residence halls or co-sponsored with clubs. The program teaches basic personal finance covering topics such as budgeting, credit card management, insurance, savings and investments and much more. This program is designed to be useful to every Barnard student regardless of major or year.
Workshops
- Basics of Budgeting and Banking
- Credit Card Management and Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
- Insurance and Taxes
- Saving Plans and Investments
- How to Have Fun in NYC without Going Broke
- Finding New Living Space
Watch out for additional workshops
One-on-one Office Hours
As part of the Financial Fluency Program, we also offer one-on-one office hours to help students develop a working budget, a savings plan and advice on individualized personal finance issues and questions. Please contact the Financial Fluency Progam Manager to set up an appointment.
Linda Reals
Barnard College
Financial Fluency Program
Elliott Hall, 2nd floor
212.854.9738
Lreals@barnard.edu
How do I sign up for Workshops?
Fall Semesters: Students can sign up for the Financial Fluency workshops during College Activities Mini-Course Program sign-up period.
Spring Semesters: Financial Fluency workshops are given in residence halls and through co-sponsorship with clubs. We encourage you to request our workshops through your Residence Advisor or club leadership.
Student Testimonials
"Living in New York City is expensive. The Financial Fluency Program has equipped me with the knowledge and tools to face issues such as credit, investments, and savings more confidently. More importantly, it has reinforced the importance of consciously starting healthy financial habits early on."
Eskedar Getahun '06
"It was really nice to have a place where I could ask pretty much any question about finances and know that I would get an answer I could trust."
Rebecca Drejet '05
"The program eased many anxieties about graduating-finding an apartment, examining job offers, budgeting for the next few years. While we are all strong Barnard women, often we overlook the basics of healthy financial planning that will determine our future comfort. No detail was too small and no question too big in this program. I highly recommend it."
Kathryn Reilly '05
"I had a one-on-one office hour about creating a budget that would fit my personal needs and expenses. I realized how simple it is to create a budget; I also became more aware of my financial needs and expenses and how to handle them more responsibly."
Miriam Yasgur '05
Program made possible by the generous donation of Barnard Trustee - Laird Grant Groody |
