Financial Literacy Resources
This page was created by staff and faculty in the Department of Health Sciences to provide more resources on financial literacy to our students and create a central location for students to access this information. Financial Literacy is the ability to understand financial skills like budgeting and investing from day-to-day expenses to long-term saving. These resources will hopefully offer students the ability to increase and gain more knowledge on the topic.
UNC Based Resources
Financial Well-Being Director
This role is designed to support Carolina Students who are curious about the foundational tenets of financial well-being and to equip them with lifelong knowledge.
View Article on The Financial Well-Being DirectorFinancial Wellness
This website was created to provide resources and steps for students to take to manage their finances and alleviate financial stress. Created by the Counseling and Psychological Services Office this site provides workshops and other helpful resources.
View Financial Wellness pageOffice of Scholarships and Student Aid
The mission of the Office of Scholarships and Student aid is to ensure students can study at Carolina regardless of their ability to pay. Here you will find current announcements coming from their office, resources, upcoming events, and contacts.
View Office of Scholarships and Student AidFinancial Literacy Resources
This page is provided to you by the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid to offer free resources to all students both Undergraduate and Graduate with workshops, events, and classes to help with learning more on financial literacy and help develop your knowledge on the right financial choices for you.
View Financial Literacy InfoStudent Emergency Funds
Student emergency funds assist Carolina students by providing financial support when they need assistance with unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, fire damage or need for temporary housing. See the Dean of Students Office webpage to find out more on how to apply.
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This page will help you understand your costs and estimate your expenses with the budgeting calculator.
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This resource is provided to you by the Health Science Library. Here you will find helpful areas for undergraduate, graduate, and minority students regarding available scholarships, programs, and awards.
View HS Library InfoFinancial Wellness 101
Webinar offered to students that gives you the opportunity to learn real-life lessons from career-investment and financial planning professionals.
View Webinar Info363 Personal Finance, Wealth Building, and Public Policy
Course offered at the University to help students build basic financial principles and other important knowledge. Please view to the page for the sample syllabus and more information on the course.
View Course InfoUNC Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Innovate Carolina works with a network of campus and community partners to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to a set of tools and resources to support their ideas, initiatives and ventures.
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Financial Literacy Council
Information on The North Carolina Financial Literacy Council is found on the above page. This council is housed in the North Carolina Department of Justice and is responsible for helping deliver financial literacy education and more.
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The State Employees Credit Union offers Financial Education Resources with articles and other resources to help increase your knowledge on the topic.
View resources from the State Credit UnionCenter for Economic Education
This resource is provided by the North Carolina Council on Economic Education. Here there is a selection of information involving course guides, interactive tools, and more to increase your knowledge. Payment may be required for these resources.
View Center for Economic Education InfoCollege Foundation
The College Foundation of North Carolina provides planning resources for students to help manage your personal finances. Many of the resources on this page are offered free to students.
View College Foundations InfoFederal Resources
MyMoney
Information given by The Financial Literacy and Education Commission to increase access to financial services for all Americans.
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Perry Studevent, Sr. Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Student Services
Perry is the financial aid manager for the Department of Health Sciences. To learn more about his background and responsibilities please view the Office of Student Services page.
View Perry's ProfileFrequently Asked Questions
Most students use a combination of loans, scholarships, and part-time work to support themselves during graduate school. This document provides an overview of those sources of financial support and is a great guide to help you get started.
Find out 40 money management tips every college student should know. View here.