Workshops

Fall 2023 workshops

The Office of Graduate Education will host a series of financial literacy workshops during the Fall 2023 semester. This semester’s workshops are laid out below and additions will be made throughout the semester so continue to check back for updates.

NSF GRFP at MIT Webinar
Sept. 13, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom
Kevin O’Brien, Director of Graduate Fellowships
Interested in applying to the NSF GRFP? Want to know all the details on, who can apply, how to apply, and what are the benefits of applying? Register for our webinar to learn more! Note, this webinar will be hosted twice and the content will be the same.

NSF GRFP at MIT Webinar
Sept. 14, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom
Kevin O’Brien, Director of Graduate Fellowships
Interested in applying to the NSF GRFP? Want to know all the details on, who can apply, how to apply, and what are the benefits of applying? Register for our webinar to learn more! Note, this webinar will be hosted twice and the content will be the same.

Graduate Fellowships at MIT Webinar
Sept. 27, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom
Kevin O’Brien, Director of Graduate Fellowships
Why are fellowships great? What is the application process? What are the types of resources available? Tips on personal statements and research proposals. Afterward, there will be a Q&A session to direct you toward resources to prepare you for applying this upcoming school year and beyond. Note, this webinar will be hosted twice and the content will be the same.

Graduate Fellowships at MIT Webinar
Sept. 28, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom
Kevin O’Brien, Director of Graduate Fellowships
Why are fellowships great? What is the application process? What are the types of resources available? Tips on personal statements and research proposals. Afterward, there will be a Q&A session to direct you toward resources to prepare you for applying this upcoming school year and beyond. Note, this webinar will be hosted twice and the content will be the same.

Investing Part 1 – Five Money Musts – Financial Literacy Series
Oct. 4, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM via Zoom
Fidelity Investments
A discussion of getting your finances to the point where you can begin thinking about investing as a vehicle for your money. Topics covered will include taking on debt vs. savings, the basics of asset classes (i.e., stocks, bonds, real estate, cash, digital assets, etc.), financial independence, and different types of accounts to use for different goals.

Investing Part 2 – Principles of Investing and Managing a Portfolio – Financial Literacy Series
Nov. 1, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM via Zoom
Fidelity Investments
A slightly more advanced discussion that will build on the knowledge offered in Part 1. Fidelity Investments will discuss asset allocation, asset location, and understanding the market and economic business cycle.

Investing Part 3 – Tools for Investing; Online Demo – Financial Literacy Series
Nov. 29, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM via Zoom
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments will return for the final part of our series to discuss choosing investment vehicles and offer tips for fund selection. We will also introduce some more advanced investing topics such as options trading and factor-based investing.

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Credit Cards 101
Dec. 14, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM via Zoom
Alexander Kossak, Graduate Community Fellow
Learn the basics of getting a credit card. Learn what credit cards can do for you and what penalties you could face if you are not careful.

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Tax Workshops

The Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF) sponsors Individual Tax Workshops for MIT students and scholars typically in February and March. The purpose of these workshops is to provide general guidance to students and scholars on the process of filing U.S. and MA tax returns. The workshops are not intended to provide individual tax advice.

Tax workshops for the 2022 tax year have been scheduled and can be viewed below:

Nonresident Students
Feb. 21, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Presented by Sprintax, No registration required.

For more information, visit our Taxes page.

Did you know?

Every semester, the MIT Federal Credit Union also hosts workshops on financial planning topics.