TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Monday Night, Troy University’s 101 E.L.I.T.E Men helped college students learn how to understand financial literacy and management.

Preston Pritchett, who is also a Troy lecturer and a program leader for the Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life, spoke about the healthy way to use your credit and manage it effectively.

“I took from this event basically, learning that credit is important not to overuse it, but it’s there to help at times,” said student Jamarien Vickers.

Some college students may struggle to make ends meet and purchase day-to-day necessities. That’s why attendees wanted to get financial guidance.

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“It’s very important because having to budget for books, tuition, if you stay off-campus, rent and utilities things of that nature it’s a lot that plays into it,” said student Jadon Kenebrew.

“It was good for me, definitely being a Freshman and not knowing a lot about financial and my minor is actually Financial Business so that will go a long way,” said Trey Brown

This marked 101 E.L.I.T.E Men’s final information-based event of the semester. The organization will kick start the spring semester with a gala with food and live music. Details are expected to be released soon.