Financial Literacy for College Students

Take control of your finances and prepare for a secure future! This workshop led by Sr. Saira Lari, Personal Fianancial Advisor, is tailored for college students, offering practical knowledge and tools to navigate real-world financial challenges. Learn essential skills like budgeting, saving, investing, and managing credit to build a solid financial foundation.

We’ll also cover topics relevant to college life, including student loans, taxes, and smart decision-making about spending and debt. Whether you’re planning for life after graduation or just starting to manage your own finances, this workshop equips you with the knowledge to succeed!

Saira Lari, a Bay Area native and UCLA Economics graduate, served in leadership roles with the MSA and MSA West during college. She left corporate finance to pursue Islamic Studies in Egypt, earning a degree in Islamic Law from Al-Azhar University and completing a graduate program in Islamic Economics. An active MAS Bay Area member, Saira is passionate about Islamic education and personal finance.