Financial literacy
Learn to save, manage, and utilize your money, resources, and time in ways that support your larger goals, relational commitments, and personal values and health.
LiveWell educates and engages our UW community on financial literacy through the services, events, and resources below:
Services
Financial Literacy workshop
Request a Financial Literacy workshop, facilitated by Peer Health Educators. Learn core financial education concepts related to debt management, credit, credit scores, and budgeting plus important skills for protecting your financial health related to safety and security from identity theft and scams.
Peer Wellness Coaching
For financial literacy skill building and conversation in a 1-1 setting, consider making a free Peer Wellness Coaching appointment.
Student Needs Navigation
Student Needs Navigation helps students with guidance and connections to food, housing, health care, and financial aid. The Student Needs Navigator connects UW students to local and state programs to help address affordability and basic needs security.
Events
LiveWell periodically offers events throughout the year — connecting with others is a protective factor to the negative impacts of stress! Stay connected via our event calendar, email list, and LiveWell Instagram.
Resources
Financial Wellness booklet
Our Peer Health Educators have compiled some of the best tips for skill building and reflection questions for managing your financial wellness into one easy-to-read booklet!
Booklets are available for request via our printed materials request form or by emailing lwevents@uw.edu to request a digital file.
Money management tools
UW Student Financial Aid’s money management page provides helpful tools and tips to assist and build student financial well-being.