Virginia Cooperative Extension

Home Ownership Seminar

This six-hour seminar held on Saturdays brings you expert guest speakers including a lender and real estate professional who will explain how each step of the process works and answer your questions. Choose the location that is best for you:

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9AM - 3PM - WOODBRIDGE LOCATION - SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/HOSRegistrations

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9AM - 3PM - MANASSAS LOCATION - SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/HOSRegistrations

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9AM - 3PM - WOODBRIDGE LOCATION - SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/HOSRegistrations

 

Smart Money Management

This seminar packs Income, Expenses, Assets and Liabilities management into one two-hour session. It examines spending habits, explains net worth and cash flow; offers better credit and debt management tools while guiding you to create your personalized spending plan. Choose one of the classes listed below:

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1PM - 3PM ZOOM CLASS, SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/2SmartMoneyManagement Registration form will be sent to you via Adobe Acrobat for e-signing.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7PM - 9PM IN-PERSON AT WOODBRIDGE LOCATION, SIGN UP HERE: bit.ly/2SmartMoneyManagement Registration form will be completed in the in-person class.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1PM - 3PM ZOOM CLASS, SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/2SmartMoneyManagement Registration form will be sent to you via Adobe Acrobat for e-signing.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7PM - 9PM IN-PERSON AT WOODBRIDGE LOCATION, SIGN UP HERE: bit.ly/2SmartMoneyManagement Registration form will be completed in the in-person class.

Financial Assessment

This is a one-on-one counseling session with one of our HUD certified Housing Counselors.

By appointment only.  Visit this site: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7206604/VCE-Interest-Form or email [email protected] to request an appointment. 

NOTE: These classes are open to anyone. You do NOT have to be in the First Time Home Buyer Program

FES I – Budgeting Basics

FES II – Borrowing Basics

FES III – Understanding Credit Reports and Scores

FES IV – Identity Theft, Avoiding Fraud and Scams

SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/FinancialEmpowermentSeries for enrollment into this series. Link to registration form will be sent to you via Adobe Acrobat for e-signing and submission.

Spending & Saving Plans: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 7PM-9PM, enroll here at: bit.ly/spendingandsavings

Credit & Debt Management: Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 7PM - 9PM, enroll here at: https://bit.ly/CreditandDebtManagement 

Making Housing Decisions:  

Choosing where to live is one of the biggest decisions we make, impacting everything from our daily commute to our long-term financial health. This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the often-complex world of housing and make informed choices that are right for you.  This course will explore the key aspects of finding and securing a place to call home. You will exam the diverse landscape of housing options available, from renting apartments and townhouses to buying single-family homes or considering co-living arrangements. We'll delve into the pros and cons of each, helping you determine which best aligns with your lifestyle, needs, and future goals.  By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to make informed and confident housing decisions, setting yourself up for success and finding the perfect place to call home. We’d love to explore this journey with you!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 7PM-9PM IN-PERSON, sign up here at: bit.ly/4MakingHousingDecisions

 

Visit our monthly calendar to sign up for these classes.

Each Third Thursday of the month, we hold Small Business 101 virtually at 12PM (Noon), where we share tips and resources for starting and managing a small business.

SIGN UP HERE:  https://bit.ly/SmallBus101 for our LUNCH & LEARN: Small Business 101 class, is each third Thursday at 12PM. PLEASE NOTE: The June 2025 session to be held on the FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6/26/2025, for observance of the 6/19/2025 federal holiday.

SIGN UP HERE:  bit.ly/SmallBusiness102Workshop for our Small Business 102 class held on alternating months, next session is on 2/27/2025 at 7:00PM.

SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/SmallBus103 for our Small Business 103 class held occasionally, check back periodically for scheduled dates.