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April is National Financial Literacy Month💰and Comet Cents is hosting a series of events to help UT Dallas students take control of their finances! Check out the events we have coming up to find workshops designed to give you practical tools and prepare you for your future financial success.

Taking the time to build these skills now can improve your college experience and life beyond. Here’s why mastering your money is a game-changer:
* 📉 Less Stress: It’s easier to focus on your classes when you understand your financial situation and goals.
* 🎯 Reach Your Goals: Whether you are saving for a trip, signing a lease, or buying a car, managing your money makes those goals possible.
* 💡 More Freedom: Budgeting isn't about restricting yourself; it's about having the freedom to spend on what actually matters to you.
* 📈 Set Up Your Future: Building strong financial habits now gives you a head start preparing for life after graduation.

🎉 Kick off the month with us!
Next week, we’ll be tabling in the Student Union! Stop by to meet the team, learn more about our upcoming sessions, and enter our raffle! 🎁✨

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialWellness #UTD #MoneyManagement #StudentSuccess #FinLitMonth


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1 months ago


Another semester, another chance to get your finances in check! ☄️💰

Comet Cents is here to promote financial wellness at UTD. If you're looking to level up your financial literacy, our Peer Financial Coaches are ready to help!

🕒 Spring 2026 Office Hours

Monday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 1 PM – 2 PM | 4 PM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 1 PM – 5 PM
Thursday: 1 PM – 5 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 4 PM

📍Location: MC 1.413
📧 Email: cometcents@utdallas.edu

No matter where you are in your financial journey, we’ve got your back. Walk in during our hours or shoot us an email to secure a 1-on-1 appointment!

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialWellness #UTDComets #MoneyManagement #StudentSuccess


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3 months ago

April moved fast, but the financial skills you built are here to stay! ☄️

We enjoyed every session—from mastering credit to navigating the car-buying process and exploring future homeownership. A massive shoutout to our guest speakers from Bank of Texas, Texans Credit Union, Neighborhood Credit Union, and the UCC for making it all happen!

Thank you to every student who stopped by to learn with us this month. Wishing you a safe and restful summer break—we can't wait to see you back on campus this fall! ☀️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FLM2026 #FinancialWellness #SummerBreak #StudentSuccess


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1 weeks ago

That’s a wrap on our Financial Literacy Month giveaways! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our Workshop and Social Media Raffle Winners: Sashank, Krishna, Aventikaa, Ayush, and Fawziyah! 💸

We loved hearing how our events provided a space to learn and helped you expand your financial understanding. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended our events this month! ☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #UTD #FinancialWellness


18
1 weeks ago

That’s a wrap on our Financial Literacy Month giveaways! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our Workshop and Social Media Raffle Winners: Sashank, Krishna, Aventikaa, Ayush, and Fawziyah! 💸

We loved hearing how our events provided a space to learn and helped you expand your financial understanding. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended our events this month! ☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #UTD #FinancialWellness


18
1 weeks ago

That’s a wrap on our Financial Literacy Month giveaways! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our Workshop and Social Media Raffle Winners: Sashank, Krishna, Aventikaa, Ayush, and Fawziyah! 💸

We loved hearing how our events provided a space to learn and helped you expand your financial understanding. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended our events this month! ☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #UTD #FinancialWellness


18
1 weeks ago

What a month! 🌟 Financial Literacy Month 2026 was packed with incredible insights.

If you missed out (or just need a quick refresher), swipe through for the top takeaways from our four major sessions:

💳 Credit Scores & Reports with Bank of Texas
🚗 Buying a Car with Texans Credit Union
🏡 Financing a Home with Neighborhood Credit Union
💼 Making Your Internship Financially Feasible with the University Career Center

A massive thank you to our guest speakers and everyone who came out to learn with us! Let's keep building those strong financial habits. 📈☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialTips #MoneyManagement


9
1 weeks ago

What a month! 🌟 Financial Literacy Month 2026 was packed with incredible insights.

If you missed out (or just need a quick refresher), swipe through for the top takeaways from our four major sessions:

💳 Credit Scores & Reports with Bank of Texas
🚗 Buying a Car with Texans Credit Union
🏡 Financing a Home with Neighborhood Credit Union
💼 Making Your Internship Financially Feasible with the University Career Center

A massive thank you to our guest speakers and everyone who came out to learn with us! Let's keep building those strong financial habits. 📈☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialTips #MoneyManagement


9
1 weeks ago


What a month! 🌟 Financial Literacy Month 2026 was packed with incredible insights.

If you missed out (or just need a quick refresher), swipe through for the top takeaways from our four major sessions:

💳 Credit Scores & Reports with Bank of Texas
🚗 Buying a Car with Texans Credit Union
🏡 Financing a Home with Neighborhood Credit Union
💼 Making Your Internship Financially Feasible with the University Career Center

A massive thank you to our guest speakers and everyone who came out to learn with us! Let's keep building those strong financial habits. 📈☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialTips #MoneyManagement


9
1 weeks ago

What a month! 🌟 Financial Literacy Month 2026 was packed with incredible insights.

If you missed out (or just need a quick refresher), swipe through for the top takeaways from our four major sessions:

💳 Credit Scores & Reports with Bank of Texas
🚗 Buying a Car with Texans Credit Union
🏡 Financing a Home with Neighborhood Credit Union
💼 Making Your Internship Financially Feasible with the University Career Center

A massive thank you to our guest speakers and everyone who came out to learn with us! Let's keep building those strong financial habits. 📈☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialTips #MoneyManagement


9
1 weeks ago

What a month! 🌟 Financial Literacy Month 2026 was packed with incredible insights.

If you missed out (or just need a quick refresher), swipe through for the top takeaways from our four major sessions:

💳 Credit Scores & Reports with Bank of Texas
🚗 Buying a Car with Texans Credit Union
🏡 Financing a Home with Neighborhood Credit Union
💼 Making Your Internship Financially Feasible with the University Career Center

A massive thank you to our guest speakers and everyone who came out to learn with us! Let's keep building those strong financial habits. 📈☄️

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialTips #MoneyManagement


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1 weeks ago

Hello all! Here’s some information for upcoming FMP/TMP events.

Join FMP/TMP for a lunch and learn APRIL 29TH! 🧡 Hear some exciting stories from a panel of student leaders on best practices when stepping into leadership roles of your own! ☄️

FMP/TMP is officially recruiting undergraduate mentors for next school year! 🧡 Please see the flyers for more information. DM the TMP or FMP instagram if you have any questions.


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3 weeks ago

Hello all! Here’s some information for upcoming FMP/TMP events.

Join FMP/TMP for a lunch and learn APRIL 29TH! 🧡 Hear some exciting stories from a panel of student leaders on best practices when stepping into leadership roles of your own! ☄️

FMP/TMP is officially recruiting undergraduate mentors for next school year! 🧡 Please see the flyers for more information. DM the TMP or FMP instagram if you have any questions.


9
3 weeks ago

Hello all! Here’s some information for upcoming FMP/TMP events.

Join FMP/TMP for a lunch and learn APRIL 29TH! 🧡 Hear some exciting stories from a panel of student leaders on best practices when stepping into leadership roles of your own! ☄️

FMP/TMP is officially recruiting undergraduate mentors for next school year! 🧡 Please see the flyers for more information. DM the TMP or FMP instagram if you have any questions.


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3 weeks ago

Thinking about getting a house down the road and wondering how to get started with the process? 🏡💭

It might seem like a long way off, but learning the 101 of homeownership gives you a massive advantage later. We're hosting a presentation on Financing a Home to break down exactly how it all works!

We're excited to welcome guest speakers from Neighborhood Credit Union to walk us through the mortgage process, down payments, and the steps to securing a home loan. This is a great chance to learn the fundamental "how-to"s of the home-buying process so you are prepared when the time comes.

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 23rd
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: SSA 14.245
🎟️ Food Provided & Enter Our Raffle!

Come ask questions and start building your knowledge for the future! ☄️📈
#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancingAHome #NeighborhoodCreditUnion #UTD #FuturePlanning


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1 months ago


Thinking about getting a car soon, but have no idea where to start the process? 🚗

Whether you're looking to buy a vehicle while you're still in college or just want to be prepared for the future, understanding how it all works is a must! It's a major purchase, and knowing the basics can save you a lot of time, stress, and money.

Join us for a presentation on Buying a Car with guest speaker, Mike McWethy from Texans Credit Union. Come learn the ins and outs of navigating the dealership, what to look for in an auto loan, and the fundamentals of the car-buying process.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: SSA 12.471
🍽️ Food Provided & Enter Our Raffle!

Stop by to get a head start on your car-buying journey! ☄️
#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #BuyingACar #TexansCreditUnion #UTD #FinancialWellness


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1 months ago

As we continue celebrating Financial Literacy Month 💸, Comet Cents is bringing in an expert to break it all down!

Join us for a special session on Credit Scores & Reports, featuring guest speaker Leo Lopez from Bank of Texas.

Whether you are trying to build credit from scratch, looking to improve your score, or just want to finally understand what goes into your credit report, this is the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered from a financial professional! 💳

Event Details
* 🗓 Date: Thursday, April 16th
* 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
* 📍 Location: SSA 14.245
* 🍽️ Food: Will be provided

Don't miss out on these real-world insights. We'll see you there! ☄️📈

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #CreditScore #BankOfTexas #FinancialWellness #UTD


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1 months ago

Got big plans, but need a budget to match? We've got you covered with our upcoming Mini Sessions!

Join us on April 14th for two back-to-back rapid-fire workshops designed to help you tackle some of your biggest goals.
* ✈️ 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Map-It, Budget-It, Book-It: Learn practical step-by-step strategies to create a realistic budget for your next exciting travel adventure.
* 🏢 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Apartment Searching 101: Master the apartment hunt by learning what key factors to consider and essential costs to expect.

The Details:
* 🗓 Date: April 14th
* 📍 Location: AD 3.216 (Both Sessions)
* 🍽️ Bonus: Food provided!

Feel free to drop in for one session or stay for both!

#UTDallas #CometCents #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialWellness #UTD #Budgeting


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1 months ago

Pre-Law has been rescheduled! Make sure to RSVP with the QR Code or the link in our bio!

Thinking about law school? Let's talk money. 💼⚖️

Comet Cents Money Management Center is hosting Finances for Pre-Law — a free session covering what your law school applications won't tell you.

📌 Topics:
• Costs of Law School
• Student Loans
• Budgeting Basics

🗓 April 30, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 FO 2.404

Food will be provided! 🍽️


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1 months ago

Thinking about grad school? Figuring out how to pay for it shouldn't hold you back. 🎓

We are teaming up with the NSM Career Success Center to bring you a workshop about Paying for Graduate School!

Join us this Thursday to get a head start on the process. Here is what we will cover:
* 💡 How to properly understand financial aid
* 📊 The differences in various funding sources
* 📝 How to prepare for those sneaky additional expenses when applying

Event Details
* 🗓 Date: April 9th, 2026
* 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
* 📍 Location: Classroom Building (CB) 1.218
* 🍽️ Bonus: Free food!

Register using the link below to secure your spot!
🔗 https://utdallas.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1932425


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1 months ago


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