Financial Literacy Fair

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada.

Registrarial Services - Student Financial Services is hosting a Financial Literacy Fair on Thursday, November 23rd in the UC Courtyard for information, fun, and a chance to win $500 towards your Winter 2018 tuition!

There will also be handouts, popcorn, candy floss, games and prizes! Anyone is encouraged to drop by!

There will be representatives from:

• Canada Revenue Agency
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
• National Student Loan Service Centre
• Credit Canada Debt Solutions
• Wellington Family Counselling & Support Services
• University of Guelph – Wellness Centre
• Guelph Student Food Bank
• University of Guelph – Student Financial Services

This is an opportunity to raise financial awareness, learn new skills and ask questions about:

• University of Guelph student billing, student account management, refunds
• Scholarships, Bursaries, Work Study and Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program
• Personal well being
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
• Government Student Aid Programs, out of province and the U.S. Loan Program
• Repayment of government student loans and repayment assistance
• Choosing the Right Credit Card and understanding your rights and responsibilities
• Managing Debt and understanding credit reports and ratings
• Budgeting skills
• Filing your personal tax returns and tax advice
• Protecting yourself from fraud