Financial Wellness
The mission of the Financial Wellness Program 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 from the time they enter University of New Haven onto their future success after graduation.
Fall 2024 Financial Wellness Events
CASHPARENCY SERIES
Cashparency presentations will be hosted on Zoom at 2pm unless otherwise noted.
All Cashparency presentations are PCoB PEP Approved!
Event Name | Date | Zoom ID | Speaker | Description |
Credit Fundamentals | October 24th | Kathleen Titsworth, CT State Dept. of Banking | What is credit and why do I need to establish good credit? What is the difference between a credit and a debit card? What is a credit report, and why do I need to know what is on mine? These questions and more are addressed in a discussion aimed at helping students understand the importance of establishing good credit. | |
Protecting Yourself from Digital Scams | November 7th | Kathleen Titsworth, CT State Dept. of Banking | What is Identity theft and how does it occur? We will discuss credit card skimming, email phishing, spoofing and text scams, as well as being safe while banking online or mobile banking. Students will learn about digital wallets and person-to-person payment apps. Bottom line, it is up to you to do your diligence and protect your personal information from being hacked or outright stolen. | |
Celebrate Without Breaking the Bank | November 21st | Catherine Malan, One Stop | The holiday season brings time with family and friends, gifts and celebrations but tight student budgets and unexpected costs can cause holiday stress. Come and learn creative ways to bring joy without breaking the bank. |
STUDENT LOAN WEBINARS
The University partners with ECMC Solutions to help students understand the complexities of borrowing and repaying student loans.
ECMC hosts monthly webinars that are free for UNewHaven students to attend! Registration is required.
- Repayment Ready – Thursday, October 17th at 5:30pm
- Student Loans 101 – Thursday, October 31st at 5pm
Find more information and register here.
GAME OF LIFE
Join us for the Game of Life! Ready to tackle financial challenges that will put your budgeting and spending strategies to the test?
From student loans to unexpected expenses – bring your friends and let the games begin!
Tuesday, October 29th, 2pm-4pm
Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall
SCHOLARSHIP SAVVY
A multi-day workshop breaking down the parts of a scholarship application.
The Scholarship Savvy workshop series was presented at the end of September. If you missed it, the presentations can be found on our scholarship resources page!
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
- Scholarship Searching
- Paying for College
- Completing your FAFSA
- Savings Goals
- Game of Life (interactive money management game)
If you are 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
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
Financial Aid Resources
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – www.studentaid.gov
University of New Haven Student Financial Resources
Counseling Services from ECMC Solutions
The University has teamed up with a non-profit organization, ECMC Solutions, to provide FREE loan counseling services to help students manage their federal student loans.
Contact ECMC Solutions for any of your student loan questions:
- One-on-one federal student loan repayment advice
- Lower the interest on your loan
- Repayment plan options – choosing a long-term option
- Forbearances and deferments – what they are and when might you need them?
Students can take advantage of these FREE services by contacting ECMC Solutions at 877-331-3262 or visiting www.ecmcsolutions.org.
2021 Student Financial Wellness Survey Results
Learn More About the Relationship Between Student Finances and Student Success
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