The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) School of Business is inviting students to build their financial future by joining the Fall 2025 Savings Challenge, a campus-wide initiative to help students establish an emergency fund while learning lifelong money management skills.
Running September 21-December 1, the Savings Challenge encourages students to set aside a total of $250 over the course of the semester. Each participant receives a custom savings bank and a tracker marked with small denominations to cross off as they save.
“This challenge is about more than just putting money away,” said Dr. Marc Miller, dean of the School of Business. “It’s about helping students build confidence, form strong habits, and understand that even small, consistent steps can create a safety net for the unexpected.”
Students who sign up will:
The initiative is part of the School of Business’s financial literacy and societal impact strategy, which emphasizes helping MGA students gain skills in saving, investing, and managing personal finances. This project also supports MGA's Financial Literacy Initiative as a part of our QEP Project.
Dr. Everod Davis, QEP Director, indicates that "the QEP centers on a simple but powerful idea: a degree from MGA should not only prepare students for a great career but also for a financially secure life. By integrating financial literacy into the student experience, we're giving our graduates the tools to not only build a career but to build wealth, make sound financial decisions, and achieve a healthy financial lifestyle. The Savings Challenge adds to this goal to support a 360 degree approach to financial education."
“The ability to manage personal finances is a core life skill,” Miller added. “Through this challenge, our students will leave MGA with practical experience in building financial stability — a foundation that supports both their academic and professional success.”
Funding for this challenge was made possible through grants from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, JACOR Foundation, and Tri County EMC.
Enrollment for the Fall 2025 Savings Challenge is open now. Students can sign up here or by visiting promotional tables around campus during the kickoff weeks leading up to the challenge.