Financial literacy month
November is dedicated to boosting your financial literacy and wellness. Take part in workshops, drop by info kiosks, watch videos on key topics, and more.
Brought to you by the Financial Aid and Awards Office in collaboration with FutureBound.
Schedule
WEEK 1
Financial Literacy Month activities kick-off!
- NOV. 4: Drop by the financial literacy kiosk in the Hall Building to learn more about the activities and events planned for you by FutureBound and the Financial Aid and Awards Office.
- NOV. 7: Attend FutureBound's Simplifying your investment strategy with exchange traded funds. Whether you already have a TFSA or other registered account, or you’ve just started exploring the world of investing, you’ll leave with practical strategies to streamline your portfolio and invest with confidence.
- Watch 'What is Financial Wellness'
- Watch 'Financial Advice for Students'
WEEK 2
- NOV. 11: Take part in a free Cooking class for students offered by CU Wellness, Health Services and School of Health, and learn to make healthy meals on a budget!
- NOV. 12: Viens créer un tableau de visualisation et fixe tes objectifs financiers pour 2026 (en français seulement).
- Watch 'Budgeting tips for students'
- Watch 'Financial tips for international students'
WEEK 3
- NOV. 18: Curious about investing but don't know where to start? Take part in FutureBound's workshop and learn more about robo-advisors and how they can make investing easy, even if you have little knowledge or money.
- NOV. 20: Learn how to navigate key financial trends and understand the ecomony, markets and your future finances.
- Watch 'Paying back student debt'
WEEK 4
- NOV. 25: In collaboration with Art Volt, take part in FutureBound's Creative Money workshop to learn how to manage your money when your income is variable.
- NOV. 27: Take part in a free Cooking class for students offered by CU Wellness, Health Services and School of Health, and learn to make healthy meals on a budget!
- Watch 'Credit 101'
Apply for awards!
Transform your hard work into real financial support for your studies!
Application-based awards available until December 1.
Tell us your best money saving tip for students!
Tell us your best money saving tip for students. The top three tips will each win a $25 grocery gift card and be featured on our website. You have until November 28 to enter.
7 Steps to "loud budgeting"
"Loud budgeting” is all about breaking that taboo and encouraging people to talk about their financial situations. If this makes you feel a bit uneasy, you are not alone!
Visit the government of Canada's website for 7 things to know about loud budgeting and how to make it work for you.
Scholarships, awards & bursaries
Entrance and in-course scholarships
Review the availability, eligibility and selection process of undergraduate entrance and in-course scholarships.
Concordia and external awards
Review current listings of Concordia awards and awards offered by external organizations and foundations.
Concordia Student Union bursaries
Financial needs-based funding to alleviate the cost of post-secondary education and recognize academic and extra-curricular achievements.
In-course bursaries
Financial support for undergraduate students who have been admitted to Concordia in the Fall of the previous academic year.