Money Smart Week

Level up your money skills at Money Smart Week! Join free in-person or virtual sessions with friends, family, and classmates to learn smart money tips.

April 7-10, 2025  |  Check schedule for in-person locations

 

Sessions & Events

Come join the fun and build your financial literacy at in-person and virtual events

Please note: This content is for informational purposes and is general in nature; as such, it is not a substitute for professional financial services.  Consult with a professional aware of your objectives, financial situation and needs when making financial decisions.

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Monday, April 7

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10:30AM-2PM: Upcycling and Campus Resources Tabling Event

Visit us in the main hallway of the LGA building to learn about campus resources a save you money!

Come learn about upcycling - the process of giving an item, such as a piece of clothing, a second life by repurposing, mending, or refashioning it. Extend the life of your items and create something uniquely yours at the same time.

College staff will be at our resource tables to provide information about financial aid, scholarship opportunities, tutoring resources, library information, and other cost-saving tips and resources to help you in college and beyond.

  • In Person: Palm Beach Gardens campus  |  Building/Room: BR 118  |  Campus Map
  • Presenter: Palm Beach Gardens Student Activities & Financial Aid

 

11AM-12PM: The Hidden Cost of Letting Your Emotions Control Your Finances (And What to Do About It)
Join financial coach Jackson Autry as he explores ways to maximize your financial potential and discover how logic - not emotion - leads to smarter money decisions.

  • In Person: Loxahatchee Groves campus  |  Building/Room: LGA139/14  |   Campus Map
  • Presenter: Jackson Autry, Financial Coach

 

12PM-1PM: Finding Jobs & Internships
Learn how to conduct a successful job or internship search.  We'll talk about different job search techniques, and how to make the most out of your time and effort.  We'll discuss networking, career fairs, online search sites, employment agencies, and more.

  • In Person: Lake Worth campus  |  Building/Room: CT100 (Career Center)  |   Campus Map
  • Presenter: Jackson Autry, Financial Coach

Tuesday, April 8

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11AM-12:20PM: Lunch-n-Learn FAFSA FAQs
Learn why completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) early is so important. She’ll explain which award year to complete — 2024–2025 or 2025–2026— and what information you’ll need to get started. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

  • In Person: Palm Beach Gardens campus  |  Building/Room: BR 118  |  Campus Map
  • Presenter: Felicia Phair, Financial Aid Manager

 

11AM-12:20PM: Are You Investing or Gambling?

The market isn't a casino; invest for lasting wealth, not fleeting gains.  Join Accounting & Finance Investing Club president Ayden Peterson to discuss how to invest in your future.

Click here to learn more about the Accounting & Finance Investing Club and become a member.

 

1PM-2PM: Write a Winning Resume
Learn the essentials of successful resume writing.  We'll be in a computer classroom, so you can write while you learn!  Also available virtually

  • In Person: Lake Worth campus  |  Building/Room: CT100 (Career Center)  |   Campus Map
  • Presenter: Palm Beach State Career Center

 

5PM-6:30PM: Understanding and Completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application
Join us for an insightful workshop where we'll discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process and provide hands-on assistance with completing it. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get a step closer to your educational goals!

Wednesday, April 9

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11AM-4PM: Financial Literacy and Campus Resources Tabling Event
Visit the lobby of the ETA Building to learn about campus resources and boost your financial literacy! Palm Beach State representatives will be there to share financial literacy resources, financial aid information, scholarship opportunities, tutoring resources, library information, and other cost-saving tips and resources to help you in college and beyond. 

  • In Person: Lake Worth campus  |  Building/Room: ETA Lobby  |   Campus Map
  • Presenter: Department of Labor - Trade & Industry SCC4 Grant and Faculty Partnership

 

1PM-2PM: Interview to Get the Job
Learn the fundamentals of successful professional job interviewing for jobs and internships.  Learn how to prepare, answer difficult questions, dress/non-verbal communication, and follow up.

  • In Person: Lake Worth campus  |  Building/Room: CT100 (Career Center)  |   Campus Map
  • Presenter: Palm Beach State Career Center

Thursday, April 10

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12PM-1PM: Develop Your Workplace Skills
Learn about 'Soft Skills' -- what they are, why employers value them, and which ones are most important for professional success.  We'll discuss ways you can develop soft skills while you're in college.

  • In Person: Lake Worth campus  |  Building/Room: CT100 (Career Center)  |   Campus Map
  • Presenter: Palm Beach State Career Center

 

3PM-4:30PM: Understanding and Completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application
Join us for an insightful workshop where we'll discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process and provide hands-on assistance with completing it. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get a step closer to your educational goals!

 

 

Resources

Scholarship and Financial Aid Workshops
Complete the Foundation Scholarship Application 
PBSC's Office of Financial Aid and Student Learning Centers offer free Scholarship Essay Workshops and FAFSA Workshops. Learn More

Library Resources
Visit the Money Smart Week Library Guide for a curated list of financial literacy boosting resources available through our libraries.   Learn more

PNC Bank Resources and My Finance Academy
Visit PNC Bank's Palm Beach State College resource page to access My Finance Academy financial education resources.   Learn more

Palm Beach County Housing Resources
Visit the Housing Resources in Palm Beach County Guide for a list of county and state assistance programs.   Learn more

College Affordability Resources
Visit the College Affordability webpage for money saving resources at Palm Beach State.

Past Presentation Resources