What if you could make real money moves — without the risk?
Step into Money Smarts, a one-day interactive experience hosted by the Financial Aid Office, where you’ll play interactive budgeting games and attend short presentations.
Make choices about your career, budget, and lifestyle. See how your decisions impact your future.
This isn’t a lecture. It’s your chance to roll the dice, practice real-life money moves, and come out ahead.
When: Friday, April 21 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Confluence Assembly Rooms
🍕 Free food & drinks
🎁 Fun giveaways
💰 Chance to win a $100 scholarship or Prize
Just show up — no RSVP needed
| Time | Presentation | Presenter |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Welcome to the Game Board | Opening Remarks & Event Kickoff |
| 10:15 – 10:45 AM | Money Moves: Round 1 | Interactive Financial Simulation Experience |
| 10:45 – 11:15 AM | Mind Over Money | Financial Wellness & Self-Care – Alisson Schmidt (CDPHE) |
| 11:15 – 11:45 AM | Money Moves: Round 2 | Simulation Continues |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Protect Your Assets | Understanding Insurance – Jeremy Martinez (CDPHE) |
| 12:15 – 12:45 PM | Grow Your Empire | Investing & Building Long-Term Wealth – Brian Palmeri (TRIO EOC) |
| 12:45 – 1:45 PM | Free Play & Fuel Up | Lunch + Open Simulation Round |
| 1:45 – 2:15 PM | Final Moves: The Endgame | Simulation Final Round |
| 2:15 – 2:45 PM | Credit Clues: Crack the Code | Understanding Credit – Rufino Sanchez (Credit Union of Denver) |
| 2:45 – 3:00 PM | Cash Out & Closing | Event Wrap-Up |
Join us for a one-day event filled with games, free food, and interactive financial insights! All designed to help you build a stronger financial future.