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K-State Today Student Edition

August 21, 2023

Become a Financial Well-being Ambassador and make a difference

Submitted by Jaden Blansett

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Are you passionate about financial well-being? Do you want to empower your peers to make informed financial decisions? We have an exciting opportunity for you: become a Financial Well-being Ambassador, or FWA, and make a real impact on campus.

The FWA Program is a unique initiative designed to equip K-State students with essential financial knowledge and skills. As a Financial Well-being Ambassador, you will play a key role in promoting financial literacy and well-being and helping your fellow students achieve their financial goals.

Why should you join?

  • Empowerment: Become a source of knowledge and empowerment for your peers, helping them navigate personal finance challenges.
  • Leadership experience: Enhance your leadership and communication skills while making a positive impact on campus.
  • Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals, faculty members and financial experts.
  • Resume building: Gain valuable experience that stands out on your resume and sets you apart in the job market.

What will you do as a Financial Well-being Ambassador?

  • Meet monthly: Join other Financial Well-being Ambassadors to learn financial well-being skills and knowledge to improve your own financial acumen and to assist others.
  • Host signature financial events: Help lead a financial event to impart financial well-being support across campus at least once each semester.
  • Provide guidance: Offer financial well-being guidance to fellow students.
  • Promote financial wellness: Help spread awareness about the importance of financial well-being across the K-State community.

To apply for the program, please submit your application via Powercat Financial's application link. Students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Visit k-state.edu/powercatfinancial/about/opportunities.html to learn more about the program. 

Curious to learn more? Apply, then RSVP in OrgCentral to attend the launch meeting from 4-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in the Big 12 Room on the second floor of the K-State Student Union.  

Discover how you can become a Financial Well-being Ambassador and make a lasting impact on your peers' financial journeys. For inquiries, please email powercatfinancial@k-state.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Financial Well-being Ambassador Program. 

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