Meet your financial goals through these non-biased classes provided by experienced Extension educators.
January – March 2026 Virtual Classes.
Rent Smart
In this 6-session course you’ll learn how to find and keep safe and affordable rental housing. You’ll
learn things like how to complete an application,
strategies for building positive relationships with
landlords and neighbors, and tenants’ rights and
responsibilities.
- January 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:00 – 10:00 am - March 14, 21, 28
Saturdays, 9:00 – 11:30 am - April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm - May 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22
Mondays & Fridays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm - June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11:00 am – Noon
Register: https://go.wisc.edu/Rentsmartregister
Cost: FREE!
More Information
To sign up for an event or to view the Class Calendar, please visit the website below:
To learn more about UW-Madison Division of Extension Financial Education programming, please visit the website below:
Financial Coaching Foundations
In this highly interactive course participants will:
Practice foundational coaching skills for deeper
listening and impactful questions. Apply proven
strategies for helping clients achieve goals and
lasting behavior change. Develop techniques for
increasing client motivation. Apply the A|4
Coaching Model during in- class coaching sessions.
- March 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Register: https://go.wisc.edu/85252a
Cost: $325
Rent Smart Train-the-Trainer
Become a certified Rent Smart facilitator. In this
training, you’ll learn how to teach renters about
their rights and responsibilities, build strong rental
habits, and support housing stability. After
completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate
and access to all program materials to offer Rent
Smart in your community.
- Three weekends in late January – early February 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Register: https://go.wisc.edu/4ml88o
Cost: FREE!
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