Making Cents of your Dollars
Bod Money Management's goal is to help you develop lifelong skills to manage your money such as budgeting, saving and borrowing responsibly. Learn about these financial literacy topics and more in the skillshops offered throughout the year.
Meet Drew: Financial Literacy Coordinator
Drew offers one-on-one appointments (including over Zoom!) to discuss:
- Budgeting
- Financial aid
- Payment options
Make an appointment through the Navigate app.
If you would like a presentation for your class or organization, contact Drew Beets.
Budgeting, Resources and Tips
- Money Management
- The National Endowment for Financial Education is a good source for financial education and practical information to people at all financial stages.
- Smart About Money: Take free online courses about managing your money.
- Financial Security in Uncertain Times: Follow these four steps to gain control and feel empowered during a financial emergency.
- The National Endowment for Financial Education is a good source for financial education and practical information to people at all financial stages.
- Everyone Needs an Emergency Fund!
- My car tires need replaced, my tooth is hurting or I lost my job. All these are examples of emergencies you may face while in college. An emergency fund can help you navigate unexpected expenses. Below are some ways to help save for that rainy day.
- Tips for Money Management in College
- Budgeting While in College
- A budget is the first step in getting control of your finances. It can help you plan your semester so you have enough funds, reduce your borrowing and find places to save on everyday expenses. Below are tools to help you budget.
- Budget Wizard (note: you will have to make a free Smart About Money account)
- Bod Money Budget (Budget Worksheet for students to help plan personal finances)
- A budget is the first step in getting control of your finances. It can help you plan your semester so you have enough funds, reduce your borrowing and find places to save on everyday expenses. Below are tools to help you budget.
Personal Money Management
Financial Literacy video series
A video series with tips about how to better manager your money and develop good financial habits.
Opening the Right Checking Account
NFL football superstar Richard Sherman recalls opening his first checking account and breaks down the money playbook.
Loan Management
Loan Management for Students
IonTuition is a free student loan management tool for Washburn University students, staff and alumni.
Resources for Law Students
AccessLex offers one-on-one repayment counseling and other financial education information for graduate and law students.
Road to Zero
This guide outlines the features of each of the repayment plans that are available to borrowers and discusses methods to manage your loans like PSLF, consolidation, deferment and forbearance.
The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayment
What's your plan for repaying your student loans? Your current financial situation, your career aspirations and your personal goals are what, together, determine your repayment strategy. This AccessLex Institute video outlines the features of each of the repayment plans that are available to borrowers and discusses methods to manage your loans like PSLF, consolidation, deferment and forbearance.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Ph: 785-670-1151
Fax: 785-670-1079
financialaid@washburn.edu
