Student Financial Resources & Workshops

One-on-One Counseling
Workshops

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Student Financial Resources is a resource designed to aid the students in the process of investing in their education. The primary objective of this office serves to assist students and parents as they navigate the world of personal finances, financial aid, and debt management. For many of the students, this is the first time they have faced these challenges.

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One-on-One Counseling

The goal of this office is to create individuals who are financially literate. We counsel students and parents on various financial processes including:

Understanding sources of potential financial aid
Understanding the financial aid application process and deadlines
Interpreting financial aid award letters and College tuition bills
Understanding borrowing and alternatives to borrowing
Understanding the implications of credit

Monthly Workshops

Every month, we offer workshops that cater to the current needs and interests of our students. Most workshops are given by established lenders and financial organizations, such as American Student Assistance (ASA) and Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Workshops include:

Parents’ Financial Workshop
Love Your Money: An Intro to Finances
Living on a Realistic Budget
Debt Management
Loans
Taxes
File Your FAFSA
Managing Your Money in the Real World: Financial Strategies for the Graduate
Student Work: Finding Jobs in Your Field (offered through Career Services)

2007-2008 Academic Year Workshops

Click next to workshop title to view PDF of workshop details, topics, and giveaways.

Sep 26	4–5:30 pm	A Guide to Student Loan Borrowing	STC 101 Classroom
Oct 22	4–5:30 pm	How to Repair and Protect Your Credit	STC 101 Classroom
Nov 29	4–5:30 pm	How to write essays and apply for scholarships How to investigate every scholarship opportunity	STC 101 Classroom
Jan/Feb TBA	TBA	Free Tax Workshop (2 months continuous)	TBA
Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 5 Mar 19	4–5:30 pm	Filing Your FAFSA Before May 1st (4 workshops)	Ellsworth 135
Apr 9	12–2 pm	Consolidation / Career Services / Alumae Relations Event	Moncrief Room

The STC 101 Classroom is located on the lower level of Students' Campus Center
(the former location of the PMC Bookstore).

Questions or Concerns?

We encourage you to call or stop by our office at any time if you have a financial question or concern.

Sophia Henderson
Student Financial Resources Ombudsperson

Toll-free Phone: 800-762-1357

P 617-731-7605 Inernational Advisor
F 617-731- 7648

P 617-731-7121 Financial Ombudsperson
F 617-731-7102
Email: henderss@pmc.edu

Office Location: Ferry Administration Building, 2nd Floor