June 2, 2010

Make the Most of Freshman Orientation

A 2009 Chronicle of Higher Education survey of freshman attitudes indicated that financial concerns are among the top worries for incoming freshmen. In fact, stress related to money issues tops both educational burnout and academic failure as reasons students drop out. Oklahoma Money Matters (OKMM) wants to help you ensure that your students have the information and tools to beat this disturbing trend.

OKMM is your go-to partner for empowering students with the skills to manage their money both during school and after graduation. We offer relevant, entertaining and educational workshops and materials for campuses across the state.

Freshman orientation workshops are an ideal opportunity to help your incoming students start their college career on the right financial path! Here’s how OKMM can help you maximize orientation on your campus.

• Engaging sessions that cover basic budgeting, saving, consumer credit, identity theft and student loan management.
• Train-the-trainer events to empower campus staff to deliver key personal finance messages.
• Access to numerous free materials, including worksheets, newsletters, podcasts and our Your Money Matters guide.

To schedule a workshop or learn more about how OKMM can help you make the most of orientation events, contact us at 405.234.4457, 800.970.OKMM (toll-free) or OklahomaMoneyMatters@ogslp.org.