Savings Kit Project Brings Financial Literacy to Life for MGA Students
From L to R: MGA School of Business Dean Dr. Mark Miller, Katherine Dennis, CEO Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and Karen Hix, MGA Assistant Director of Annual Giving.
An idea born during a Middle Georgia State University (MGA)-hosted On the Table conversation is now taking shape, thanks to a collaborative effort involving the School of Business, the MGA Foundation, and funding support from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.
The Savings Kit Project, developed by Dr. Mark Miller, Dean of the School of Business, aims to equip MGA students with essential financial skills through practical, hands-on tools. The initiative was awarded a $1,000 "Conversation to Action" Mini-Grant, given to the MGA Foundation to help bring the concept to fruition.
The idea emerged from a On the Table discussion hosted by MGA, where faculty, staff, and community members explored solutions to the growing issue of financial stress among college students. Dr. Miller proposed a simple yet impactful approach: a physical kit to empower students to take control of their finances and start saving with confidence.
Each Savings Kit will include:
- A reusable envelope budgeting system
- A student-centered financial literacy guide
- A savings tracker
- Information about free financial counseling services available through MGA
This project aligns with MGA’s broader commitment to promoting student financial literacy and well-being. It’s a powerful example of how meaningful dialogue can spark real-world solutions that support student success.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia for their On the Table initiative and for supporting this innovative project that began as a conversation and is now making a tangible impact.