Office of Outreach & Engagement

Community Partner(s): schools, colleges, state agencies, community-based organizations, banks, financial institutions,

Demographics: This program reaches a wide variety of audiences from teens to young adults to older persons, people facing financial challenges, those in the midst of a transition in their lives, English language learners, social service agency staff, and many others. Our program has reached many communities throughout the state.

School or College: College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Campus Affiliation: UConn Extension County

North Haven

Program Description

The UConn Extension Financial Education Program provides workshops, professional development sessions, events, and resources to help Connecticut citizens strive to work toward a better financial future. The financial literacy programming reaches adults and youth across our state with relevant, research-based information and tools to encourage them to adopt sound financial management practices. 

Some key concepts addressed include (but are not limited to): 

Setting financial goals 

Developing and following a spending plan or budget 

Communicating about money 

Teaching children about money 

Increasing saving 

Managing credit 

Dealing with debt 

The UConn Extension Financial Education Program also collaborates with agencies and organizations in our state to enhance the ability of Connecticut citizens to be more financially capable and economically secure.