TMCC FLAMES

July 1, 2019 By Phil Johncock

Ever wish you knew more about how to manage your money and budget for success? Financial Literacy and Money Education by Students (FLAMES) is here to help!

Through ongoing workshops and events, the FLAMES student mentors offer plenty of financial literacy programs that will get you on the road to financial freedom.

FLAMES services are available to all TMCC students as well as TMCC employees free of charge.

FLAMES can help you with:

Simple Budgeting
Understanding Credit
Banking Basics
Credit Cards
Fraud Prevention
FAFSA Applications
Student Loans
Grants
One-on-One Mentoring
How to Pay for College
Developing Financial Security

TMCC FLAMES Mission: To develop and maintain a financially literate campus through guidance and mentoring

NEWS: TMCC students ride free! Riders simply show their valid TMCC ID to the bus driver!

New Financial Literacy Program for Elementary Schools

May 30, 2019 By Phil Johncock

Nevada State Treasurer, Zach Conine, attended Alyce Taylor Elementary School recently to show students the importance of saving and budgeting finances.

New program that aims to teach young students financial literacy.

The students start off with a college savings plan and are encouraged to set money aside to go into that account.

So far this school year, 44 students have begun saving money collecting nearly $3,000.

Nationally, the school savings program has helped thousands of students for the last 35 years.

FLAMES can help you with:

TMCC FLAMES Mission: To develop and maintain a financially literate campus through guidance and mentoring

The students start off with a college savings plan and are encouraged to set money aside to go into that account.

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