Start Strong – Financial Wellness Event | Mid-State Technical College

Event Info

Outreach Community

Wednesday, February 3, 2027

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wisconsin Rapids Campus

Facing financial challenges doesn’t have to stop your education. Join us for a financial wellness event designed to help current and returning students overcome financial barriers, resolve SDC holds or balances, and confidently take the next step at Mid-State Technical College.

Start Strong blends financial wellness, recruitment and student support to help individuals “start strong” — investing in themselves, their families and their future.

Event Highlights

Create a monthly budget to manage day-to-day expenses
Explore payment plans, scholarships and financial aid opportunities
Connect with Mid-State’s Financial Wellness Coordinator and other community resources
Discover program and career options through PathwayU
Learn about credit for prior learning and experience
Tour campus with Outreach staff
Take an immediate next step: Apply, register or connect with an advisor

The Start Strong Scholarship

The Start Strong Scholarship is designed to support new adult students overcome financial barriers and confidently take the next step at Mid-State. Whether you were a student at Mid-State in years past or are a completely new student, this scholarship is a great opportunity for you.

We are proud to award one scholarship of $1,000 to an individual attending the Start Strong Financial Wellness event. This scholarship can be used towards the Spring 2027 semester.

Apply for the scholarship by Wednesday, February 3, 2027.

Questions?

Contact Allyse DeLaat or call 715-422-5453.

If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.