Events – Office of Student Financial Success

Event	Date/Time	Location	Registration	Description
FREE “Doughnut Let Debt Weigh You Down: Borrowing Smart!” With ISU Health & Wellness Extension	Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:00AM-12:00PM	3137 Pearson Hall	Register Here	Start your day with free doughnuts and smart money moves! This engaging session will break down the basics of credit—how to build it, maintain it, and keep borrowing costs low. Learn how to monitor your debt, boost your credit score, and avoid financial pitfalls with practical strategies and tools. Plus, we’ll cover your rights and protections so you can borrow with confidence. Grab a doughnut, take control of your financial future, and borrow smart!
Virtual Workshop – Budget – Friendly Meal Planning	April 4th 3:00PM-4:00PM	Virtual	To register: call Thielen Student Health Center at (515)294-5801 3:00 PM	In 1 hour, learn how to easily create a staple grocery list then meals from that list that are quick, nourishing, budget-friendly, and unique to you. You will leave the group with several resources and app recommendations that will help you along the way! After taking this workshop, you will have the option to do a 1:1 follow up with our dietitian for more assistance.
Virtual Workshop – Budget – Friendly Meal Planning	April 10th 3:00PM-4:00PM	Virtual	To register: call Thielen Student Health Center at (515)294-5801 3:00 PM	In 1 hour, learn how to easily create a staple grocery list then meals from that list that are quick, nourishing, budget-friendly, and unique to you. You will leave the group with several resources and app recommendations that will help you along the way! After taking this workshop, you will have the option to do a 1:1 follow up with our dietitian for more assistance.
FREE NSEW kickoff (Financial Aid Table)	Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00PM-3:00PM	East Marston Lawn	No Registration Required	Engage in friendly competition with beach games, visit the treasure mix station, craft friendship bracelets, and explore the various ports of call at different resource tables that will enhance your ISU and career journeys. Set sail for adventure and chart your course to success!
Virtual Workshop – Budget – Friendly Meal Planning	April 15th 4:00PM-5:00PM	Virtual	To register: call Thielen Student Health Center at (515)294-5801 3:00 PM	In 1 hour, learn how to easily create a staple grocery list then meals from that list that are quick, nourishing, budget-friendly, and unique to you. You will leave the group with several resources and app recommendations that will help you along the way! After taking this workshop, you will have the option to do a 1:1 follow up with our dietitian for more assistance.
FREE The Spending Game	Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00AM-11:00AM	3137 Pearson Hall	No Registration Required	Managing money means making choices. There is never enough money for all the things we want. This interactive game will help you decide what is most important to you. Additional materials will be provided as developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: – Track and manage income and spending – Prioritize bills and expenses, debt repayment, and savings goals – Order and review credit reports, dispute any errors – Plan how to establish or build credit – Prepare for unexpected expenses
FREE Game of Life	Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00PM-3:00PM	3560 Memorial Union	No Registration Required	The Game of Life… After ISU, will be a fun and interactive event that allows you to see how your financial choices can affect your future finances.
FREE Wellness Wednesday Budgeting & Money Management Tabling	Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:00AM-1:00 PM	Cyclone Support Central (Parks Library 140)	Registration Coming Soon!	The first step to managing your money is creating a budget. Since budgeting allows you to create a spending plan for your money, it ensures that you will always have enough money for the things you need and the things that are important to you
Virtual Workshop – Budget – Friendly Meal Planning	April 23rd 4:00PM-5:00PM	Virtual	To register: call Thielen Student Health Center at (515)294-5801 3:00 PM	In 1 hour, learn how to easily create a staple grocery list then meals from that list that are quick, nourishing, budget-friendly, and unique to you. You will leave the group with several resources and app recommendations that will help you along the way! After taking this workshop, you will have the option to do a 1:1 follow up with our dietitian for more assistance.
FREE Cash Cab	Thursday, April 24, 2025	ISU Campus	No Registration Required	Look for our marked golf cart around campus and hop on for a ride to your next destination on campus! Answer financial literacy related questions to stay on the cart and win prizes!
FREE Exit Counseling	Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:00-4:00PM	2485 Lagomarcino Hall	Register Here	Graduating seniors who have borrowed federal student loans are welcome to join us to complete the federal “Exit Counseling” requirement. Attendees will learn about how, when, and who to make student loan payments after graduation. Registration is required and a laptop/tablet device is needed.
FREE Styled for Success “Exit Counseling”	Friday, April 25, 2025 10:00AM-4:00PM	Cyclone Support Central (Parks Library 140)	Register Here	Students can stop by Cyclone Support Central (Parks Library 140) for FREE haircuts, FREE resume reviews, FREE Exit Counseling with Office of Student Financial Aid, FREE professional headshot photos, and a business attire pop-up shop.
FREE Wellness Wednesday Financial Literacy 301 Personal Finance for Upcoming Grads	Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10AM-1PM	Cyclone Support Central (Parks Library 140)	Registration Coming Soon!	This presentation includes post-graduation budgeting and living expenses, benefits packages, comparing job offers, and student loan repayment.
FREE CYning Day	Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:30AM-2:30PM	– Catt Hall Plaza of Heroines – College of Design Atrium – Curtiss Hall Harl Commons – Gerdin Business Building Kingland Hallway – Marston Hall Room 3200	No Registration Required!	Career Services wants to celebrate your career success! Enjoy snacks and take a photo to share via LinkedIn. #CYningDay Come as you are, no need to dress professionally.