Homeownership starts with preparation. This fall, Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter is offering a FREE six-week financial education course presented by Seacoast Bank to help community members build the knowledge and confidence they need to work toward their homeownership goals.
The course covers practical topics including budgeting and money management, savings, fraud protection, credit management, debt management, and homebuying basics. Participants will also learn more about Habitat Lake-Sumter’s Homeownership Program and what it takes to become a Habitat homeowner.
2026 Course Dates
Classes will be held online from 6–7 PM on:
- September 10
- September 17
- September 24
- October 1
- October 8
- October 15
Participants must be available to attend all six classes to receive a certificate of completion.
That certificate can be provided to Habitat staff when applying for the Homeownership Program and demonstrates your commitment to preparing for homeownership. If you are approved for a Habitat home within two years of completing the course, the time you spend completing the course can also count toward your required sweat equity hours.
To participate, candidates must:
- Live or work in Lake or Sumter County
- Be available to attend all six classes
- Be willing to partner with Habitat Lake-Sumter and complete the work required for the course
Please note: Completing the financial education course does not guarantee approval for Habitat’s Homeownership Program. It is an opportunity to learn important financial skills and take meaningful steps toward achieving your goal of homeownership.
Ready to get started? Applications for the course are open.
Register online at habitatLS.org/education.
