Student Finance Association

FAQs

What is SFA?

The Student Finance Association is a student-run organization that works to develop financial acumen in its members by exposing them to the financial industry. We facilitate interaction between student members and fellow peers, individuals in the business community, and faculty.

What does SFA do?

SFA members can participate in different events during the academic year:

• Fixed Income Fund: Students manage a $47,000 bond fund and make the decision on where the money is invested.
• Trips: Recent visits have been to New York, Chicago, Kansas City, Boston, and Omaha.
• Career Fair Social: The evening before the Career Fair, students have the opportunity to network with employers in a relaxed atmosphere.
• College Of Business Telefund: Students help raise support for the College of Business.
• Academic Majors Fair: SFA members set up a booth and provide expert advice to underclassmen on what major to choose.
• Finance Advisory Board Social: SFA members have the opportunity to discuss their career goals with experienced alumni.
• All-University Open House: SFA members provide potential students with information on the College of Business and reasons for choosing Finance as a major.

What are the benefits of membership?

Networking opportunities

On campus speakers and trips provide students an atmosphere that is aimed at meeting business professionals, fellow students and faculty.

Trips to financial institutions

Each semester students have the unique opportunity to visit financial institutions in a wide variety of financial fields in cities throughout the U.S.

Leadership opportunities

There are seven officer slots that allow students to take an active role in the success of Student Finance Association.

Social Events

SFA sponsors a number of events, such as our Career Fair Social, Finance Advisory Board Social, and Student/Faculty Pub Crawl.