Financial Wellness Program

Presented by University of Illinois Extension.

What is the Financial Wellness Program?

The Financial Wellness program helps students at the University of Illinois develop effective money management skills, and provides practical resources and educational opportunities to help them make informed financial decisions.

Who can use your services?

Registered students can meet one-on-one with Peer Educators to ask questions about their finances. In addition, students are invited to connect with Financial Wellness through a monthly e-newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.

  • To subscribe to the e-newsletter, click here.

Faculty, staff, departments, and student groups can request financial workshops and presentations.

Faculty, staff, students, and the public can utilize online resources and public presentations.

What services do you provide?

A wide variety of educational services are available including:

  • Personal and confidential conversations with students on financial issues such as checking and interpreting credit reports, budgeting and financial planning. Provided by trained peer educators.
  • Presentations to campus clubs, departments, and staff.
  • Referrals to related financial services in the community and at the University.
  • Educational outreach programs on financial topics.
  • Resource center at the UI Wellness Center with financial education materials.

How much do your services cost?

All services are free.

Do I need an appointment?

You can drop in during office hours or you may make an appointment by calling (217) 244-5580 or e-mailing financialwellnessuie@gmail.com.

When are financial wellness services available in the UI Wellness Center?

Office hours at the UI Wellness Center, for Fall Term, 2012 will be posted soon. Please check back.

How do you collaborate with the UI Wellness Center?

We provide peer financial consultations in the UI Wellness Center during our office hours.

We partner with the UI Wellness Center on several events, including the Celebrate Wellness health fair, America Saves Week, and others. Check the UI Wellness Center events calendar for upcoming programs.

How can I learn more about the Financial Wellness program?

For general information, visit our website at fw.extension.uiuc.edu.

To make an appointment, or get further information, call (217) 244-55890 or e-mail financialwellnessuie@gmail.com.

To contact Kathy Sweedler, UI Extension Educator, e-mail Sweedler@illinois.edu.

For specific online financial resources go to: