Parag Chokshi, AWARE; “Ben Franklin,” Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

A fair attendee receives auto financing educational materials from Jessica Dillman, AWARE.

As part of the fifth annual Money Smart Week in Chicago, organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, AWARE participated in the Bi-lingual Money Smart Fair, sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

AWARE distributed materials in both English and Spanish, and had the opportunity to speak with many attendees about purchasing and financing a vehicle.

A number of other organizations also participated in the Fair, sharing information and materials on various aspects of financial literacy.

For more information on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, visit: http://www.collegezone.com.