Financial Wellness
At the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, financial wellness means building awareness of your current finances.
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What is Financial Wellness?
Simply put, financial wellness is the ability to understand and take control of your money. This includes budgeting, understanding credit, smart borrowing, managing debt, and planning for the future.
At ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, we believe financial wellness is a key part of student success. Whether you’re managing a part-time job, navigating financial aid, or planning for life after graduation, we’re here to help you build the confidence and skills to make informed financial decisions.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï students have free access to , a financial wellness platform with hundreds of articles, videos, courses, and tools. After completing a quick Financial Wellness Check-up, iGrad provides personalized recommendations based on your goals and financial situation.
Paying for School
Dealing with the FAFSA, financial aid awards, student loans, and work study can be overwhelming. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has staff dedicated to guiding students through these processes in the Office of Financial Aid. Make an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor (link). For general Financial Aid questions, check out iGrad’s .
Scholarships are a great way to cover costs without taking out loans. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has one application to be considered for all ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Foundation Scholarships you qualify for. The deadline each year is February 1st.
There are many other organizations that offer scholarships. If you attended high school in Weld County, you can apply for funds through the . You can also search for scholarships using.
Sometimes, managing your money simply isn’t enough. If you are facing housing or food insecurity, the Center for Student Wellbeing can help.
Starter Topics in Financial Wellness
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Budgeting is the best way to start taking control of your finances. Check out iGrad’s guide or try out their .
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Over 70% of college students report worrying about their finances. Learn tips to manage money-related anxiety in iGrad’s and take advantage of their .
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Understanding credit reports and scores can be difficult. This short iGrad course introduces you to credit scores in 12 minutes.
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Managing your money may seem overwhelming. Check out this from iGrad for easy ways to get started.
Additional Resources
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