Hyfa at NAMSS 2025: Supporting Student Services Through Financial Education
Earlier this month, Hyfa Foundation attended the NAMSS Annual Conference for the first time - a milestone moment for us as a charity.
Co-founder Stephen Mix represented Hyfa at the event, joining student services professionals from across the UK for two days of discussion, insight, and connection. As our first involvement in NAMSS, we weren’t sure what to expect – but the reception was overwhelmingly positive.
“It was energising to see how many people genuinely care about improving students’ financial literacy,” said Stephen. “Many of the professionals I spoke to told me that students regularly cite financial knowledge as one of their biggest areas of concern. It was clear there’s a real demand for practical support.”
Our online financial education course was particularly popular, with many visitors to the stand keen to find out how it could be integrated into their existing support frameworks. There was also strong interest in the bespoke, in-person sessions we deliver, designed to meet the specific needs of students navigating life’s key transitions.
For us, the conversations confirmed what we’ve long believed – that financial education is a core part of student support, and that demand is growing. From budgeting and managing debt to understanding payslips and planning for the future, students need more than academic learning – they need tools that equip them for real life.
We're now actively following up with the individuals and organisations we connected with, and look forward to building long-term partnerships that put student support and financial education front and centre.
