The Center for Women and Financial Independence is located in the Neilson Library neon archway in the center of the Smith College campus.
Our History
Smith College launched the WFI program in fall 2001 to ensure that Smith students acquire the skills to understand and manage finances in their personal, professional, family and community lives. By transitioning from a program to a permanent Center in spring 2011, Smith recognizes financial literacy as vital to achieving leadership of all kinds in today's complex world.
Our Purpose
The center aims to enable Smith students to manage their own financial wellbeing as well as to contribute to that of their families and communities. In one decade, WFI has made significant progress in meeting its original goals to:
- increase awareness of the importance of financial literacy among students at Smith
- give Smith students the knowledge and skills to tackle life's financial decisions
- provide hands-on opportunities for Smith students to synthesize financial lessons learned through our courses
- reach out to alumnae and other professional women who can enhance students' financial education
