The flyer promotes a come-and-go event hosted by Shocker Financial Wellness called "VISION BOARD," designed to help attendees set financial goals through creative vision boards. Featuring a bold black background with striking yellow and white text, it includes a circular logo of a hand holding a dollar sign and a white button-like graphic labeled "Table." The event takes place on Monday, January 26, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Rhatigan Student Center.

Postponed to Jan. 27: Attend Vision Board table by Shocker Financial Wellness

This event has been postponed to 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to weather.

Shocker Financial Wellness invites participants to create personalized vision boards centered on financial goals, helping them visualize the future they want to build, at a come-and-go tabling event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

This table provides a relaxed environment where attendees can explore topics like budgeting, saving, debt management and long‑term planning through creative expression.

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The WSU Spark Society is accepting applications for its 2026-27 academic year scholarship

Applications are open for the WSU Spark Society Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Preference for the scholarship will be given to single family head of household student(s) (undergraduate or graduate) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester in the semesters they receive awards. Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded.

Applications are due by April 1. Complete an application online at wichita.edu/wsuspark or through Scholarship Universe by searching for “WSU Spark Society”

The image is a vertical promotional graphic for Shocker Financial Wellness featuring a Spring 2026 workshop schedule. At the top, there is a yellow circular logo with a piggy bank and dollar sign icon, next to the words “Shocker Financial Wellness” in white, uppercase lettering. Beneath that, a white rounded banner displays the heading: “SPRING 2026 WORKSHOPS” The center of the image lists four workshops, each in bold yellow titles, connected by dotted lines to their corresponding dates and details on the right in white text: Eating on a Budget January 28 | 11:30–1:30 | RSC 142 Mastering Credit and Loans February 25 | 11:30–1:30 | RSC 142 Investing Basics March 04 | 11:30–1:30 | RSC 142 The Game of Life April 01 | 11:30–1:30 | RSC 142 At the bottom, a small note reads: *“Events are come & go”

Build your financial confidence this spring with Shocker Financial Wellness

Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a series of free, come‑and‑go workshops designed to help you strengthen your money management skills and plan for your future. Each session takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room and focuses on practical, real‑life financial topics. The next workshop is on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Learn how to eat well on a budget, understand credit and loans, get started with investing, and navigate major financial decisions through The Game of Life. Current Wichita State students who attend three out of four Shocker Financial Wellness workshops and complete one peer coaching appointment by May 1 will be entered into a drawing for a fall 2026 tuition scholarship (non-renewable and in-state value only).

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Submit your application for 2026-27 FAFSA​

Shockers — it’s time to complete your 2026-27 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The FAFSA helps you unlock thousands of dollars to help fund your college education, and the earlier you submit, the more likely you are to receive all the scholarships you are eligible for.​

Don’t know where to start? Reach out to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in 203 Jardine Hall, who will assist you in completing your FAFSA and going over your financial plan.

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Need help to pay for college? WSU has options

Even though the new 2026-27 FAFSA is now open, it’s not too late to complete the current 2025-26 FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA form unlocks opportunities for scholarships, grants and federal loans. To schedule with a financial aid advisor, visit wichita.edu/finaidappt.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships can help with:

  • FAFSA assistance for 2025-26 and 2026-27
  • Application support on ScholarshipUniverse
  • One-on-one peer budgeting appointments through Shocker Financial Wellness: calendly.com/shockerfinancial

Visit the ‘Scholarship Tips’ workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness Nov. 12

Attend the “Scholarship Tips” workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Students who attend three of the first four workshops this semester and complete one budgeting appointment with a peer coach are entered in a drawing for a free spring tuition scholarship.

The scholarship is non-renewable and in-state value only. Visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website to learn more or to set up a meeting with a peer coach.

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ScholarshipUniverse new and continuing student scholarships now open

Start prepping your scholarship materials — 2026-27 new and continuing student scholarship applications are now open. Did you know the various colleges offer their own scholarships? Whether you’re a fine arts student or an engineering student, there are scholarship opportunities open to you.

To be eligible for need-based scholarships, complete your 26-27 FAFSA first. Apply using ScholarshipUniverse or visit your college’s webpage for more information.

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Learn more about ScholarshipUniverse at the OFA’s table Oct. 30.

Don’t be scared to look for scholarships this spooky season. Stop by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship table between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 in the RSC to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

Visit the ‘Living On and Off Campus’ workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness

Attend the “Living On and Off Campus” workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness any time from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Students who attend three of the four workshops this semester and complete one budgeting appointment with a peer coach are entered in a drawing for a free spring tuition scholarship. The scholarship is non-renewable and in-state value only. Visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website to learn more or to set up a meeting with a peer coach.

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Office of Financial Aid will host open house Oct. 15

The Office of Financial Aid is celebrating Financial Aid Day with another open house from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 in 203 Jardine Hall — and you’re invited. Grab a snack, meet the team and learn about the services the office offers. Plus, you can enter raffles for great prizes.