by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
MANHATTAN - Kansas State University's annual day of giving, All In for K-State, raised more than $1 million dollars during the 2023 campaign.
In 2023, All In for K-State is raising money to bring financial education opportunities to all new students, giving them knowledge to make smart financial decisions and relieve stress.
"Focusing on financial well-being will benefit our students exponentially, not only during their time at K-State but throughout their lives," said Thomas Lane, vice president of student life and dean of students.
Funds raised support the expanding effort of Powercat Financial, a nationally recognized peer counseling and pilot program which offers a zero-credit financial literacy course to incoming students.
"Students spend valuable physical and mental resources stressing about finances. I would rather they spend that on learning in their classes or having a great time at college," said Greg Eiselein, director of K-State First, the university’s first-year experience program. "Financial literacy is going to help them as college students — and it’s going to help them for the rest of their lives."
Thirty-three percent of K-State students surveyed in the 2020 study on Collegiate Financial Wellness considered dropping out due to the stress of financial burdens during college.
"We have the potential to change the average net worth of our future graduates. What a gift!" said Kathleen Hatch, Morrison family associate vice president for student well-being. "So if you want to make a difference, this is your chance."
More information on All In for K-State can be found here.