Grab Your Finances by the Horns
The Financial Success Center helps Virginia Commonwealth University students increase their financial knowledge, skills and confidence to take control of their finances right now and into the future. Our Financial Success coaches offer free, expert advice and understand the challenges of VCU students— because they’re students too. Make an appointment today to start achieving your financial goals!
Our Services
Appointments
The Financial Success coaches are available to help answer your questions and provide guidance on your unique financial situation. Free, confidential 1:1 appointments are available to all VCU students. These personalized appointments can cover a range of financial topics, including cash flow plans, creating savings goals, affording college, improving your credit score, paying down debt, and more. Whether you’re creating your first budget or are on your way to becoming a self-made millionaire, our Financial Success Coaches are here to help!
Workshops
The Financial Success Center offers monthly workshops and webinars on topics relevant to VCU students. We’re also happy to offer virtual or in-person presentations specifically for your class, event or group meeting, tailored to your group’s interests and needs. Our workshops are presented by our trained Financial Success Coaches and are designed to teach real-world financial skills in a fun and interactive way.
Financial resources for VCU students
The tools below can help as you plan for your financial future.
- Financial Success Center: The parent office of The Money Spot!
- Student Financial Services: VCU's guides for financial aid, scholarships, and billing
- Financial Fitness Academy: Online modules about hundreds of personal finance topics
- Tuition and Fee Calculator: Figure out how much you'll pay for college
- Do the Math: A VCU resource to ensure you're getting the most from your tuition dollars
- Mint & You Need a Budget: FREE online cash flow tracking apps
VCU Savings Account
Open a savings account and earn up to $50!*
The Financial Success Center and Virginia Credit Union want to help you establish your savings. When you open a savings account with the link below, we’ll waive the $5 membership and jump-start your savings with a $25 deposit!* Plus, if you complete one of the healthy financial behavior activities before May 1, 2024, Virginia Credit Union will deposit an additional $25 to your savings account for a total of $50!
Healthy financial behaviors to complete and earn $25! (Must complete one or the other)
- Meet with a peer for a financial coaching session.
- Complete two online modules through VCU Cash Course (Click "Register for a free account" under Students and select Virginia Commonwealth University)
*Offer valid 1/15/2024 through 5/1/2024. Available only to current VCU students. In order to qualify for the $25 deposit, you must 1) be 18 years of age or older, and 2) open a new savings account with Virginia Credit Union by 11:59 pm on 5/1/2024. $0 is the minimum balance required to open the account. In order to qualify for the second $25 bonus, you must also have completed one (1) of the following by 11:59 p.m. on 5/1/2024: attend a financial coaching appointment, or complete two online modules through VCU Cash Course. Offer may be withdrawn without notice. All accounts are subject to approval. $25 Deposit and Bonus Payment: Bonuses are not considered part of the opening deposit and will be reported to the IRS for tax purposes. You are responsible for any applicable taxes. We reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of this offer. Your account must be open and in good standing when the bonus is paid. Bonus will be deposited to account by 6/15/2024.
Meet the Financial Success Coaches
Ryan LeVault
Lead Financial Success Coach
Financial wellness has always been a topic in my household; I love being able to help others around me while honing my knowledge in a field that my family has taught me the importance of. I am glad to be teaching and helping others learn about what I know and am passionate about!
Yousif Kadily
Financial Success Coach
I joined the Financial Success Center because I believe personal finance is crucial yet often neglected. I'm passionate about educating my peers and enhancing my own financial knowledge. Furthermore, I enjoy everything finance, from breaking down complex financial statements to creating a simple budget plan. Visit our office or schedule an appointment today to start your journey to financial success!
Sahara Edwards
Financial Success Coach
I joined because I wanted to learn about financial success in a way that would hold me accountable... as well as I could use the training to help other students learn the same. Financial success equals financial freedom, which is one of the most important freedoms in this age and economy.
Caylem Li
Financial Success Coach
I joined the Financial Success Center because I felt that financial literacy is a key component in students' education, however, it is a subject that is often overlooked in schools. As a Financial Success Coach, I hope to help fix that and teach students about financial wellness.
Maria Nguyen
Financial Success Coach
I joined the Financial Success Center because I wanted to help my peers increase their financial literacy as well as increase my own. Finances play such as dictating role in a person's life and I wanted to be able to have a positive impact in that area for others.
Donovan White
Financial Success Coach
I started out three years ago just wanting to have some experience with a job in the business field, but after joining it’s taught me so much about finances and how to better improve my financial situation, and being able to help others with the same potential issues or prevent them from happening is a blessing.
Alexander Schram
Financial Success Coach
I aspired to become a member of the Financial Success Center with the intention of offering my fellow peers a valuable resource for financial guidance within a hospitable and inclusive environment.
Keeley Tate
Financial Success Coach
I aspired to become a member of the Financial Success Center with the intention of offering my fellow peers a valuable resource for financial guidance within a hospitable and inclusive environment.
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Sonia Kanchan
Financial Success Coach
Joining the Financial Success Center means having the opportunity to be a valuable resource to other students in their financial success journeys, and that's something I can't wait to do!
