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Financial Coaching

Money Smart Forum Financial Coaching Program Application
Lori.Stasieluk@sunywcc.edu

Financial Coaching

Money Smart Financial Coaching Program

The Money Smart Program offers personal finance tools, resources, and customized advice to help participants manage their money and plan for future success. It is a free service and open to any student on campus.

Money Smart participants will:

  • Enroll in a noncredit course covering a range of personal finance topics;
  • Meet on-on-one with a financial coach to help them create a customized financial plan; and
  • Participate in career readiness activities to help them gain strategies for job search and career exploration.

Outcomes for Students

Every student in the program works with a financial coach to set specific financial goals and to create an action plan. Students who complete the full program will earn a Certificate of Achievement and Digital Badge to document their achievement of the program.

Goals that the students work on include:

  • Managing bank accounts
  • Creating a budget
  • Starting a savings plan with a monthly target
  • Reducing credit card debt
  • Paying down student loans
  • Building credit or starting to build a credit record
  • Improving a credit report and credit score

Signing up is easy!

  • Interested students can complete a short application form.
  • We will then set up an appointment for an introductory meeting with one of our financial coaches.
  • After the introductory meeting, students generally meet with their coach another two more times within the semester.

SIGN UP to speak with a coach by filling out this short application form.

Summer 2026

Money Smart Flyer 2026

Build confidence with your money this summer! Learn financial skills that will last a lifetime.

The Money Smart Financial Capability Program is a free 6-week non-credit program designed to help current SUNY WCC students strengthen their financial future through personalized coaching and practical financial skills.

Learn how to:

  • Create and stick to a budget
  • Set financial goals
  • Increase savings
  • Build or improve credit
  • Reduce debt

Participants will also work one-on-one with a financial coach to create an individualized financial roadmap.

Where: In-person classes at SUNY Westchester Valhalla
When: June 2 – July 8, 2026

Space is limited! Complete this form to reserve your spot today

This program is funded by a grant from JPMorganChase

WCC

I learned that saving is not an amount, it is about lifestyle choices. Through using a budget and tracking my expenses, I have been able to accumulate savings that will take me to the next step in my career plan.

Pablo

10 Easy Steps to cut your expenses

Cutting expenses doesn’t have to be another source of financial stress. Start saving money today by following these simple steps.

1. Separate your needs from your wants.
2. Walk, bike, or take public transportation.
3. Monitor your thermostat to save energy.
4. Cut out Cable TV and internet at home.
5. Plug everyday spending leaks like coffee drinks.
6. Rent movies or make dinner instead of going out.
7. Make your own lunch and pack snacks.
8. Pay bills on time to avoid late fees.
9. Use a filter and reusable water bottle.
10. Compare insurance rates and ask about bundling.