I’ve always worked on campus and saved what I could, but I never really felt confident managing my finances. After our Kiro session, I started saving weekly—even just $5—and set up direct deposit into a high-yield savings account. I learned how to budget around unexpected expenses and walked through my financial aid concerns. I didn’t realize how many small changes could add up until I saw it mapped out for me. Kiro helped me take control of something I used to avoid.

— Student at Smith College

I’m part of a sorority at SCU, and money honestly isn’t something we talked about much. But after our Kiro workshop, I realized how many of us were figuring things out on our own. I had $11K just sitting in checking. I didn’t even know what a high-yield savings account was before. Now I’ve moved $8K into a HYSA, started building my emergency fund, and finally understand how a 401(k) and IRA work for my job after graduation. It was the first time a money conversation actually felt approachable.

— Sorority Member, Santa Clara University

Before Kiro, I had accounts but no plan. I opened a HYSA and brokerage account in high school, but I’d never put money into them—I didn’t know where to start or if I’d mess something up. During our session, I finally understood how to set a goal, what my Roth IRA was for, and how to balance investing with paying off student loans. I also learned how credit scores work and how to upgrade my card. I left with real steps—and I’ve already moved my money into better accounts.

— Student at Washington University in St. Louis