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Education

We host free, open-to-the-public classes and workshops that are key to improving financial health and successful homeownership.

We empower through knowledge

We offer classes and workshops to help you along every step of your homeownership journey. Our classes are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a Habitat homeowner to attend!

Habitat U

Habitat U’s free public classes cover topics that are key to improving financial health and being a successful homeowner. We also teach financial literacy and community engagement to teenagers through our Youth Summit. You can see the full list of classes below.

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First-time Homebuyer Workshops

Certified First-time Homebuyer Workshops, offered monthly in both English and Spanish, are eight-hours long and help people become homebuyer-ready and qualify for certain down payment assistance programs.

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Habitat U

Habitat U classes are free for everyone and are offered in-person in Orlando and Osceola County, as well as virtually. Classes will be repeated once a quarter and locations/format may vary every quarter. Learn more about the classes below. Please contact Education@HabitatOrlando.org with any questions.

Financial Literacy: Budgeting

Become a better saver, and learn how to budget.

Financial Literacy: Savings

Better understand how to save for big goals, like the downpayment on your future home.

Financial Literacy: Credit

Learn about credit – and how to understand a credit report – with this class.

Closing Documents and Predatory Lending

This Habitat U course helps you prepare for this final step in purchasing your home – and beyond.

Foreclosure Prevention

Understand the alternatives to foreclosure and what resources are available for troubled homeowners.

Estate Planning

This HabitatU class describes the basic concepts of Estate Planning and Planning for Incapacity.

Home Maintenance 101

Yes, you can! A guide to DIY. This home maintenance class will teach you the basics of caring for your Habitat home!

Home Maintenance 102

The advanced home maintenance class especially for Habitat homebuyers.

Home Insurance
  • Understand how much insurance you need and the cost of insurance.
  • How to shop for insurance and understand the difference in insurance policies, what they cover, and how to file a claim
Disaster Preparedness
  • Learn information needed before, during, and after disasters strike.
  • How to prepare for disasters, tips from the local Office of Emergency Management
  • Ensure that your home is protected and that you know what to do in the event of a disaster.
Community Engagement (Civics)
  • Learn about our rights, duties, and responsibilities as a member of a state or a community.
  • Learn to contribute to public processes & discussions of real issues.
  • Learn civic practices such as voting, volunteering, jury service, and joining with others to improve society.
First-time Homebuyers Workshop (8 hours)

Ready to take the step into Homeownership? Join Habitat Orlando & Osceola, a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, for a FREE First-time Homebuyer Workshop where you will learn what it takes to become homebuyer ready!

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