The Wyoming Housing Network Inc. and Casper College are partnering to host a free Financial Foundations Course. The course begins on Friday, Oct. 2, and will continue for three more Fridays, Oct. 9, 16, and 23. All classes run from 2-3:30 p.m.
The free course will help all participants develop the financial skills everyone needs in daily life. In addition, those who attend all four classes will earn a financial foundations certificate.
The four areas to be covered include goal setting, budgeting, saving and debt management, and understanding credit.
Students will learn better money management as they learn to budget, save, and manage expenses more effectively. They will be able to improve their credit as they learn to understand credit reports and scores and to build or repair credit, which can help them qualify for better loans.
Debt management skills will be learned through strategies aimed at reducing debt, which can improve an individual’s debt-to-income ratio, a key factor for lenders. Through these classes, students will gain confidence in making financial decisions as they become better prepared to compare products and budget.
Finally, some employers, housing programs, and nonprofits recognize and value a financial foundations certificate as proof that someone has taken steps toward financial responsibility.
To register, or for more information, contact Manuela Ortiz, Wyoming Housing Network housing counseling manager, at manuelao@whninc.org or call 307-233-8518.
At a Glance
- Event Focus
- Four-week practical financial education course covering goal setting, budgeting, credit building, and debt reduction.
- Key Participants
- Manuela Ortiz, Housing Counseling Manager at Wyoming Housing Network
- Casper College community members, students, and local residents
- Logistics: Dates, Times, and Locations
- Dates: Fridays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Casper College campus, 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming
- Admission and Registration
- Cost: Free and open to participants seeking financial education
- Certificate: Awarded to participants who attend all four sessions
- Registration: Contact Manuela Ortiz by email at manuelao@whninc.org or by phone at 307-233-8518
- Project Partners
- Wyoming Housing Network Inc.
- Casper College
