{"id":34423,"date":"2023-11-30T11:35:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/?page_id=34423"},"modified":"2025-11-24T08:43:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:43:39","slug":"financial-literacy-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/students\/financial-assistance-2-2\/financial-literacy-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Literacy Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/em><\/p>\n

UNC Based Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carolina Financial Well-Being Center<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Carolina Financial Well-Being Center provides a wealth of information to help you navigate a range of financial topics. Please explore the tools below and remember that you can always\u00a0schedule an appointment<\/a>\u00a0to work on your financial well-being together<\/p>\nView Carolina Financial Well-Being Center<\/a>\n

Financial Wellness<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView Financial Wellness page<\/a>\n

Office of Scholarships and Student Aid<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView Office of Scholarships and Student Aid<\/a>\n

Loan Repayment Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n

This page is provided to you by the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. It offers resources on loan repayment and timelines to help point you in the right direction.<\/p>\nView Loan Repayment Info<\/a>\n

Financial Literacy Resources<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

This page is provided to you by the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid to offer free\u00a0<\/em>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.<\/p>\nView Financial Literacy Info<\/a>\n

Student Emergency Funds<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView Student Emergency Funds<\/a>\n

Budgeting Calculator\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

This page will help you understand your costs and estimate your expenses with the budgeting calculator.<\/p>\nView Calculator<\/a>\n

Health Sciences Library<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView HS Library Info<\/a>\n

363 Personal Finance, Wealth Building, and Public Policy<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView Course Info<\/a>\n

UNC Innovation & Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView I&E Resources<\/a>\n

State Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Financial Literacy Council<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView Council Info<\/a>\n

State Employees Credit Union<\/span><\/h3>\n

The State Employees Credit Union offers Financial Education Resources with articles and other resources to help increase your knowledge on the topic.<\/p>\nView resources from the State Credit Union<\/a>\n

Center for Economic Education<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView Center for Economic Education Info<\/a>\n

College Foundation<\/span><\/h3>\n

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<\/em> to students.<\/p>\nView College Foundations Info<\/a>\n

Federal Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n

MyMoney<\/span><\/h3>\n

Information given by The Financial Literacy and Education Commission to increase access to financial services for all Americans.<\/p>\nView MyMoney<\/a>\n

Department of Health Sciences Resource<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Perry Studevent, Sr. Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\nView Perry's Profile<\/a>\n

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