What is Financial Wellness

Managing finances is a critical aspect of college life, as this phase often marks the beginning of financial independence. During this time, you may face challenges that require guidance and support, from understanding credit and creating a balanced budget to navigating the home-buying process and the impact of inflation. By developing strong financial skills, you can enhance your financial well-being, reduce stress, and manage your money with greater confidence.

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Financial wellness encompasses the knowledge and application of essential financial skills, including personal finance management, budgeting, and investing.  Here are our main goals for you:

  • Providing free solutions for admitted students and offering free resources for current students
  • Helping you build confidence in financial literacy, life skills, and college readiness

How can we help?

We are here to help you build a strong foundation for a healthy relationship with money. Constantly worrying about finances is stressful—especially as a student. Financial literacy is a lifelong journey with learning curves and challenges, but becoming financially literate will give you greater confidence in your future and yourself.

 Services Offered

  • Budgeting & Spending Planning
  • Savings & Interest Rates
  • Credit & Credit Cards Counseling
  • Navigating Student Loans
  • Debt Management
  • Banking Needs
  • Financial Well-Being
  • 1:1 Financial Coaching

Eligibility

Everyone is welcome to expand their knowledge of financial wellness. While not everyone qualifies for scholarships or merit aid, there are always resources available to help you feel more confident about managing your money. Find more details about available scholarships.

Cardinal Financial Wellness Week

Cardinal Central and Financial Services will offer a week of events to help students create healthy lifelong financial habits. Event topics include FAFSA questions and answers, credit score information, scholarships, loans, budgeting, and more.

Financial Wellness Week Events