As recent high school graduates, you are well on your way to spreading your wings and preparing for take-off for college. As you are getting ready to leave the nest and venture off to a new chapter in your lives, you need to gather the right tools to be successful in this next step. 

Topics featured will be school resources, financial aid, counseling, study skills, and so much more!

Session 1: “Must Have Money Habits For Your First Semester of College”

Start off the year right with a solid plan for keeping your money, spending, and saving organized. Learn how to craft a budget that actually works, avoid unnecessary debt, and the most common money mistakes freshmen make.

Dr. Emily Schwartz is a former K-12 teacher and university professor who now writes and teaches financial education workshops for MidFirst Bank's MoneyMoments financial education program. A native of the Los Angeles area, she holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Southern California and a Masters Degree and Ph.D. from Arizona State University.

Session 2: “Making the Most of your College Experience”

Wendy Martinez is an AGUILA Alumni, class of 2008 and a former AGUILA employee.  Wendy worked in Student Leadership at Syracuse University in New York and returned to her Alma Mater where she serves as the Assistant Director in the Office of Residence Life at St. Mary's University/San Antonio. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's University/San Antonio and a Masters Degree from San Diego State University.