University of Illinois System

Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series

We have been coordinating the Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff webinar series with other financial educators across the state of Illinois for several years. 

Each academic year, we have a different variety of webinar topics. Below is a list of webinars for the 2023-2024 academic year. All webinars are scheduled for 12 PM CT.

Between July 2023 - March 2024, we are doing a series of mini-webinars to discuss Student Loan Updates as they arise. Scroll down to learn more about this student loans-focused series and register.

Register for Get Savvy Webinars

Cash at College

August 16, 2023
Discover how spending, saving, and student loans impact your college experience.

Read Before You Sign: Renting & Leasing

September 6, 2023
Get savvy about renting & leasing! Understand your rights & responsibilities when it comes to renting a place to live.

Spooked by Spending Plans?

October 11, 2023
Join our webinar to face your financial fears. Discover spending motivations and find money management tools that work for you.

Don't Get PhiShed: Avoid Scams & Fraud

November 8, 2023
Stay one step ahead of scams and fraud! Learn ways to protect yourself, recognize identity theft, and take action if affected. 

Your Financial Tool Chest

December 6, 2023
Unlock the power of financial tools! Explore the best services for your goals, safety, and cost-efficiency.

Money in Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit

January 24, 2024
Master your finances as an entrepreneur. Learn best practices for money management while building your business.

Steps To Investing: What to Know Now

February 7, 2024
Ready to start investing? Learn investing basics and explore new trends in securities. This webinar will not offer investing advice.

Save Money on Food

March 6, 2024
Hungry for savings? Uncover tricks for affordable dining. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty savings.

Student Loan Management 

April 3, 2024
Learn how to navigate your student loan journey. Understand crucial terms, tips, and tools for managing your education debt.

Money, Stress, and Bad Habits

May 1, 2024
Discover strategies to conquer stress and bad money habits. Learn how stress impacts judgement & fuels negative habits so you can overcome those challenges. 

The 2023-2024 Get Savvy: Grow Your Green $tuff webinar team includes collaborators from:

Student Loan Updates Webinars

University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center (SMMC) and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) coordinated a monthly webinar series between July 2023 and February 2024 as federal student loans re-entered repayment after 3.5 years of a payment and interest pause for all federally held student loans. The March 2024 update webinar has been cancelled.

All webinars will be on Fridays at 12 PM CT, run 10-20 minutes in length, and focus on different action items related to the management of federal student loans. They will occur on the following dates:

Previous Webinars

You can watch recordings of previous webinars on our YouTube channel by clicking the appropriate post below.