S3 - E14 - Dr. Alexei M. Marquez and Fred Huang - Practical? Possible? Sustainable?- Transforming Financial Literacy for Student Success at UArizona (Affordability)

What happens when financial literacy moves beyond theory and into honest, student-centered conversations? In this episode, we visit with Dr. Alexei M. Marquez and Fred Huang from the University of Arizona about how their “Practical? Possible? Sustainable?” model is transforming financial wellness for first-generation and underrepresented students. By demystifying financial aid, surfacing the real cost of attendance, and helping students ask “Does the math, math?”, this conversation highlights a transparent, scalable approach to financial decision-making that strengthens persistence, confidence, and student success.