As we get closer to exam season and the end of the term, take a mindful pause with Kayla Sunshine, Indigenous financial aid specialist, and Declan Sweeney, experiential programming and outreach coordinator (financial literacy) for Mac’s Money Centre, for a reflective outdoor activity focused on financial wellness. Trail Talks is designed to help you de-stress and refocus while exploring financial goals and values in a relaxed, nature-based setting.

Presented in partnership by Indigenous Student Services and the Student Success Centre. Open to all students.

Interested in supporting McMaster students and community members in accessing valuable tax credits and filing their returns? Join the Tax Squad, a volunteer initiative built around experiential learning, through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).

As a volunteer, you’ll gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact by helping others navigate the tax system. Build practical skills, give back to the community and explore what a career in accounting, social work or public service is like. Sign up for this information session and learn more.

Whether you’re selling handmade jewelry, editing videos for a local business or operating a tutoring gig between lectures, your side gig is more than just extra cash. It’s your entrepreneurial passion. This session is all about helping you make financial decisions that align with your goals. We’ll discuss the financial essentials, including budgeting, taxes, saving opportunities and funding, so you can turn your side gig into a sustainable business.

Ready to begin your search for off-campus housing? This event will feature a panel of housing experts and upper-year students with lived experience who can answer your questions about finding student housing in Hamilton. Join us to gain insight on where to search for housing in Hamilton, what to watch out for when signing a lease, how to advocate for tenant rights, tips on selecting housemates and more. 

Come and learn all about investing at this event brought to you in partnership with the Wealthsimple Foundation. 

Scholarships are a great way to support your educational experience! Learn how to structure great scholarship applications, scholarship strategies for success, and key points for understanding how to build your best possible scholarship application. Open to first-year students. 

This discussion with financial leaders is built to discuss the current concerns of students and how to plan for your financial future! This panel is designed to offer practical financial guidance and realistic strategies to help students navigate these uncertain times. With expert perspectives and lived experiences, our guests will share actionable advice and different solutions to empower students with knowledge and hope for a more secure financial future.