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This April, Student Financial Support is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with lots of fun ways to test your current knowledge about financial wellness and win prizes. 

First, what is Financial Literacy Month? In 2004, Congress recognized April as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness of financial education in the United States. In that spirit, Student Financial Support will be asking you to participate in a quick weekly financial wellness task to be entered into a raffle for some fun prizes. Most of the tasks will be completed on iGrad, JHU’s free financial wellness resource platform. Make sure to sign into your account to get credit!  

Details about the weekly giveaway can be found below:  

Week 

Dates 

Task 

Prize (2 winners) 

 

Winners Drawn 

March 31 – April 4 

Read an iGrad article

Portable hammock 

 

April 7th  

 2 

April 7 – April 11 

Attend the April Financial Wellness Series webinar, Swipe Right: The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards on April 9th. 

Amazon Echo Dot 

 

April 14th  

April 14 – April 18  

Watch an iGrad video

3D printing pen 

 

April 21st  

April 21 – April 25 

Complete an iGrad course

Instax film camera 

 

April 28th  

We will also be hosting a Spin-the-Wheel event in the Breezeway on Thursday, April 3rd from 12 – 2 p.m. Answer a financial wellness trivia question at our table and spin the wheel for a chance to win awesome prizes like the following:  

  • Bluetooth speaker 

  • Karaoke microphone 

  • Micro fridge 

  • Group games (including Incohearent, Jenga, and Twister) 

  • JHU swag 

  • And more! 

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Past Events

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 1:00 AM
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 11:00 PM
Online Event
Financial Literacy Month: Week 4 iGrad Giveaway

Did you know that nearly 70% of college students feel stressed about their finances? Managing money effectively is a crucial skill, and Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time to build smart financial habits to combat stress. Throughout the month, we’ll share resources, tips, and giveaways to help you take control of your financial future.

Week 4 (April 21 – April 25) Giveaway: To be entered into a giveaway to win an Instax film camera, simply complete an iGrad course on jhu.igrad.com. Two (2) winners will be notified on April 28th. Important: Be sure to log into your free account on iGrad before reading the article so your participation counts!

Financial wellness starts with small steps, and we’re here to support you on the journey. Take this opportunity to expand your financial knowledge!

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 1:00 AM
Fri, Apr 18, 2025 11:00 PM
Online Event
Financial Literacy Month: Week 3 iGrad Giveaway

Did you know? Key aspects of financial wellness include creating a budget, building an emergency fund, protecting assets, reducing debt, and saving and investing.

Financial Literacy Month is a great time to sharpen your money management skills and take control of your financial future. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing valuable tips, tools, and giveaways to help you make informed financial decisions.

Week 3 (April 14 – April 18) Giveaway: To be entered into a giveaway to win a 3D printing pen, simply watch a video on iGrad igrad.jhu.com) Two (2) winners will be notified on April 21th. Important: Be sure to log into your free account on iGrad before reading the article so your participation counts. iGrad is JHU's financial wellness resource platform that houses tools, videos, articles, and more.

Building financial confidence starts with small steps. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn something new and set yourself up for success—plus, you might just win a prize! Stay tuned for more activities and chances to win throughout the month.

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 6:00 AM
Fri, Apr 11, 2025 11:00 PM
Online Event
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Financial Literacy Month: Week 2 Giveaway

Did you know that financial stress is one of the top challenges college students face? That’s why Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time to strengthen your money management skills and set yourself up for financial success. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing resources, tips, and giveaways to help you take charge of your finances.

Week 2 (April 7 – April 11) Giveaway: To be entered into a giveaway to win an Amazon Echo Dot, attend the “Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards” webinar on April 9th from 5 – 6 p.m. ET. Two (2) winners will be notified on April 14th. Check out the link in this event to register!

Take advantage of this opportunity to build healthy financial habits and win great prizes. Stay tuned for more activities throughout the month!

Thu, Apr 03, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Breezeway
Financial Wellness Trivia & Spin the Wheel for Prizes!

Join us for a fun and interactive way to celebrate Financial Literacy Month with Student Financial Support! Stop by our table from 12 PM to 2 PM to test your current knowledge about financial wellness, and learn more about how to improve your overall financial health. 

How It Works:
Answer a Financial Wellness Trivia question at the table and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win awesome prizes!

Prizes Include:
Bluetooth Speaker 
Karaoke Microphone 
Micro Fridge 
Group games (including Incohearent, Jenga, and Twister!)
JHU Swag 
And more!

Whether you're looking to brush up on your financial knowledge or just want to win some cool prizes, come stop by, learn something new, and have some fun!

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 6:00 AM
Fri, Apr 04, 2025 11:00 PM
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Financial Literacy Month: Week 1 iGrad Giveaway

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to build smart money habits and take control of your financial future! Each week, we’re kicking things off with fun activities, resources, and chances to win exciting prizes.

Did you know? Budgeting just $10 a week can add up to over $500 in a year—small savings make a big difference!

Week 1 (March 31 – April 4) Giveaway: To be entered into a giveaway to win a portable hammock, simply read one article on iGrad. Two (2) winners will be notified on April 7th. Important: Be sure to log into your free account on iGrad (igrad.jhu.com) before reading the article so your participation counts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your financial wellness and win great prizes. Stay tuned for more ways to participate throughout the month!

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