what is financial wellness and why is it important?
Many students have little to no financial literacy education. We want to change that!
Our mission is to educate students and their families in our community and on campus about important financial topics. The more you know, the better equipped you are to pay for college and start your career on a firm financial footing.
- Schedule a presentation or interactive workshop on topics from budgeting to managing debt.
- Invite us to visit your high school, local organization or college classroom.
- Meet with us to start taking better control of your finances.
Help us support this important initiative by making a gift of any amount today. Your generosity is appreciated!
make an appointment
Contact us with questions or to schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss your financial plans.
Mollee Williamson
Financial Wellness Counselor
419.530.6265
mollee.williamson@utoledo.edu
Financial Wellness presentations and Workshops
Education is a critical part of financial wellness. Contact us to set up a presentation or interactive workshop for your students or families.
For high schools and nonprofits
- Preparing to pay for college
- Money management
- General personal finance topics and more!
For UToledo groups and students
- Budgeting
- Managing debt
- Apartment hunting
- Understanding your finances and more!
To request a workshop, email mollee.williamson@utoledo.edu.
Financial Wellness Resources
Review our Student Success Financial Resources for help with on-campus financial issues — how to pay your bill, submit your FAFSA, apply for emergency aid and more.
Budgeting
Saving
- Saving starts with budgeting. See our budgeting worksheets in the Budgeting section.
- An Essential Guide to Building an Emergency Fund article
Employment
- UToledo Career Services
- Federal Work Study program
- Tuition assistance. Many employers offer tuition assistance to employees. This is a great benefit. Check with your employer to see if they offer it. Or if you're looking for work, research companies that offer this benefit. Every company has its own requirements — what grades you need to get for full reimbursement or how long you have to continue working there after being reimbursed. Make sure you understand the requirements.
Living Situation
Living off campus is a great way to save money. (Note: Students who live outside of a 25-mile radius of campus must live on campus their first two years.)
- Stay within your budget. Don't get sidetracked by pricey amenities and overspend!
- Consider living with roommates. It will significantly lower your monthly bill.
- Do your research. Know what deposits you will have to pay, whether utilities are included, how long the lease is for, etc.
Apartments near Main CampusApartments near Health Science Campus
Rocket Financial Wellness Center
We could all use some help managing our money. Explore this virtual platform provided in partnership with Huntington Bank. You’ll find simple, helpful tools to improve your money management skills ― whether you’re a high school student, undergraduate or upperclassman ready to graduate.
- How to pay for college
- Managing student loans
- Making a budget
- And more
Rocket Financial Wellness Center
