Financial Wellness
The mission of the Financial Literacy Committee is to provide students of the University of New Haven with valuable skills, knowledge and resources to help them make informed and effective financial decisions for a lifetime of financial well-being.
We offer engaging and relatable programs, events and activities based on our student’s needs in money management skills and financial education. This includes tools and resources that encourage growth in obtaining financial wellness the time they enter University of New Haven onto their future success after graduation. We also offer one on one meeting with Student Financial Wellness peer educators on topics such as
- Creating a financial plan
- Setting saving goals for your future
- Scholarship searching
- Student loan management.
Schedule a Workshop – Are you looking for a speaker? We are happy to present on the following topics to your class, organization, or club.
- Financial Wellness
- Budgeting
- Managing Student Loan Debt
- Student Loan Repayment
- Scholarship Searching
- Paying for College
- Completing your FAFSA
- Savings Goals
- Game of Life (interactive money management game)
If you interested in any of the above topics or would like to speak with us regarding setting up a workshop, email us at SFWPeerEducator@newhaven.edu.
Location: Bergami Hall, OneStop Financial Aid
Business Hours: Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
IG: @unewhavenfinwell
Email: SFWPeerEducator@newhaven.edu
By Appointment Only
Schedule an appointment with a Financial Wellness Peer Educator through Navigate.
Select Financial and Registrar Services then access Peer Educators – Student Financial Wellness.
Select from the topics based on your appointment needs.
The Student Financial Wellness Peer Program provides personal financial and money education to students. It is a private and confidential resource for students to discuss financial questions and concerns.
SFWPeers are highly trained students with knowledge about accessing resources, tools and support for students. Peers do not provide tax assistance, investment advice, professional financial counseling or referrals to specific financial institutions.
Make an appointment through Navigate via the web or download the Navigate app to your mobile device
iGrad – Free, award-winning financial literacy platform that gives you access to
- Outside scholarship search
- Job searching
- Loan repayment calculators and repayment specialist call center
- Banking, credit, and savings information
- Managing debt
- And much more
2021 Student Financial Wellness Survey Results
Learn More About the Relationship Between Student Finances and Student Success
Financial Aid Resources
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – www.studentaid.gov
Student Financial Resources – Click here to learn more.