Financial Wellness
At the University of Northern Colorado, financial wellness means building awareness of your current finances.
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 UNC, 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.
UNC students have free access to iGrad, 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. UNC 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 Financial Aid FAQ series.
Scholarships are a great way to cover costs without taking out loans. UNC has one application to be considered for all UNC 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 Weld County Bright Futures initiative. You can also search for scholarships using iGrad’s Scholarship Search tool.
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
Budgeting is the best way to start taking control of your finances. Check out iGrad’s Getting Started with Budgeting guide or try out their Budgeting Tool.
Over 70% of college students report worrying about their finances. Learn tips to manage money-related anxiety in iGrad’s Managing Financial Stress course and take advantage of their Mindfulness Hub.
Understanding credit reports and scores can be difficult. This short iGrad Understanding Credit Reports and Scores course introduces you to credit scores in 12 minutes.
Managing your money may seem overwhelming. Check out this Getting Started with Managing Money guide from iGrad for easy ways to get started.
Additional Resources
UNC offers support for your financial well-being.