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FINANCIAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS

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Our financial education and wellness resources aim to help the ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ community become confident and adept in managing finances and pursuing their financial goals.

Together, the ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ community can be empowered to take control of their financial well-being while teaching others to follow in their footsteps.

  

PERSONAL FINANCE COACHING

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ University is committed to empowering our community with the knowledge and tools to confidently manage personal finances and achieve financial goals. Through our financial education and wellness resources, students can build lifelong financial skills.

Private personal finance coaching is available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Schedule a one-on-one session with trained ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ staff through Bookings to explore topics such as:

  • Getting Started with iGrad: Learn how to navigate and make the most of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s online personal finance platform.
  • Creating Your Spending Plan: Build a personalized budget that aligns with your lifestyle and goals.
  • Understanding Your Credit Score: Discover what impacts your credit score and strategies to improve it.

Take the next step toward financial confidence—schedule your coaching session today.

  

iGRAD

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ has partnered with iGrad to provide you with online resources to help you make better financial decisions.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni can access iGrad's award-winning personal finance platform at no cost. iGrad will walk you through the steps to pay for college, manage your money, repay student loans and prepare for life after college, at any stage.

Start today and take charge of your financial future!

Use your ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ credentials to create your account. If you are an alum and have not created your ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Alum Account, use these step-by-step instructions.

  

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Eugenjia Gecas Endowed Funds for Financial Wellness

An annual multi-generational program that brings together students, alumni, faculty and staff to learn from experts and each other about financial wellness.

Glossary of Financial Terms

The Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership provides individuals with a glossary of important financial terms and resources to empower women in their journey towards financial wellness.

Student Funding Opportunities

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ students are eligible to apply for grants to help engage in critical professional and personal development experiences with funds from generous donors and departmental support.

Personal Finance Course VSB 2500

This new 3-credit course will be available in spring 2025 and is open to undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors in all ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Colleges. There are no pre-requisite courses.

Liz Brunton
Assistant Director, Student Financial Wellness Education

Liz Brunton brings extensive experience in higher education advising, coaching and teaching, with a strong foundation in personal finance and the intricacies of financial aid. She understands how these factors impact students’ ability to achieve their educational goals. Through her work at various institutions, she led financial wellness programs and developed a keen ability to support diverse student populations, tailoring her approach to meet individual needs.

Liz holds a Bachelor of Arts from Arcadia University and a Master of Divinity from United Lutheran Seminary.