Thursday, May 15, 2025
Sponsored by College Ave

Saving and Investing for Students: Building a Financial Foundation
This session is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and tools for managing their finances during and after college. We’ll cover practical strategies for saving effectively, the basics of investing, and how to plan for short- and long-term financial goals. Attendees will learn how to build financial habits that align with their future career paths while balancing the demands of student life. Whether you’re new to personal finance or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide actionable insights to set you on the path to financial security.

Presented by: Jenn Sommerman, Head of Campus Development - Northeast
Jenn Sommerman is the Head of Campus Development – Northeast, at College Ave. She has spent her career helping both colleges and families find ways to make higher education more accessible and affordable.  She has served on the financial aid staffs at New York University and Brooklyn Law School and Georgetown University Law Center, and as a staffer for the U.S. Department of Education’s Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. Since transitioning to the vendor side of student finance, she has marketed student loans, alternative payment solutions, and loan repayment assistance programs. Jenn earned her Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration at New York University and her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Indiana University.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Berkeley College
430 Rahway Ave.
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

9:30 AM: Check-in and Light Breakfast

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Concurrent Sessions
Direct Loans with Asia Taj, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Student Eligibility with Catherine Boscher-Murphy, Montclair State University

Please bring a brown bag lunch.

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