Over 500 students joined the opening session of the “Financial Freedom for Gen Z” workshop series, learning how to plan their spending, savings, and investments.

The workshop series, titled “Financial Freedom for Gen Z: From Survival to Fulfillment,” is jointly organized by the Vietnamese Students’ Association and the Youth Union of Vietnam National University, with the support of Home Credit Vietnam. The program launched on June 23 at the University of Finance – Marketing (Ho Chi Minh City), marking the beginning of a nationwide journey to strengthen financial management skills among university students in 2025. This was also the inaugural event of the Home Smart – University Tour 2025, Home Credit Vietnam’s annual financial literacy campaign. The opening workshop attracted more than 500 students, who actively engaged with experts by asking practical questions about personal budgeting, financial planning, and taking control of their financial lives.

 Guest speakers at the June 23 event

A representative from Home Credit shared that the workshops are designed to equip students with essential personal finance knowledge and skills, from assessing their financial health and setting realistic goals to developing financial plans tailored to their academic and career stages. The program’s speakers also shared real-life case studies and practical tips on saving and investing, helping young people map out a path toward future financial freedom.

Speakers from diverse professional backgrounds brought a multidimensional perspective, sharing relatable stories and practical experiences. As a result, students not only learned smart money habits and long-term saving mindsets but also gained inspiration and real-life knowledge to confidently begin their journey toward financial independence.

Following the event, Bui Xuan Khoi, a second-year student at the University of Finance – Marketing, said the workshop provided both valuable insights and opportunities. “It helped me better understand personal finance management through simple yet useful tips. More importantly, it gave me a chance to meet and learn from the speakers, who truly inspired me and motivated me to keep improving myself,” Khoi shared.

Students ask questions about personal finance during the workshop

In addition to in-depth sessions on budgeting, spending strategies, and beginner-friendly investment channels, the event featured interactive activities such as financial book giveaways, guidance on downloading free e-books, and small gifts from Home Credit Vietnam.

The University Tour 2025 initiative is part of Home Credit Vietnam’s long-term commitment to improving financial literacy in the community, particularly among young people. Earlier in Q1/2025, the company conducted financial education sessions for women in provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Dien Bien, and Hanoi in collaboration with Phu Nu Thu Do Newspaper and the Vietnam Women’s Union. These sessions were based on the practical and easy-to-follow guidebook “Finance for Women Handbook”, helping participants better control their finances and improve quality of life.

On digital platforms, Home Credit also regularly updates educational content on using financial tools, avoiding scams, and becoming smarter financial consumers through Facebook, TikTok, and its Home App. In 2024 alone, its financial literacy activities reached over 11,000 students, while online content garnered more than 12 million views. The company also carried out community campaigns such as recycling 1.6 tons of used clothing from employees and supporting over 2,700 children through the Home Love initiative, which also contributed to renovating three schools.

According to the plan, the University Tour 2025 will next visit students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking in September, before expanding to universities in Da Nang, including the University of Economics and University of Technology. Each workshop not only provides students with practical financial knowledge but also encourages them to invest in themselves, starting with the basics: Understanding the value of money and managing it responsibly.