Grab Your Finances by the Horns
The Financial Success Center (FSC) by Virginia Credit Union helps VCU students build the knowledge, skills and confidence to take control of their finances—now and in the future. Our financial success coaches offer free, expert guidance and understand the challenges VCU students face—because they’re students too. Schedule an appointment with our one of financial success coaches and start working toward your financial goals!
Want to learn more? Watch the video below for an overview of what the center offers, including student services, workshops, presentation topics and how to schedule an appointment.
Our Services
Appointments
Financial success coaches are available to answer your questions and offer guidance tailored to your unique financial situation. Free, confidential one-on-one appointments are available to all VCU students.
These personalized sessions can cover a range of topics, including cash flow planning, savings goals, improving your credit score, managing debt and more. Whether you're building your first budget or planning for long-term wealth, our coaches are here to help.
Workshops
The FSC offers monthly workshops and webinars on topics relevant to VCU students. We also provide virtual or in-person presentations for classes, student organizations, events or group meetings—tailored to your audience's interests and needs.
Presentation topics may include cash flow, building credit, managing debt, financial goal setting or a custom topic. All workshops are led by trained financial success coaches and are designed to teach real-world financial skills in a fun, interactive way.
Hear from students about how financial coaching made a difference in their journeys.
Financial resources for VCU students
The tools below can help as you plan for your financial future.
Student Financial Services
VCU’s hub for financial aid, scholarships and billing guidance.
Tuition and Fee Calculator
Estimate your semester costs and plan ahead with this VCU tool.
Troutwood
A free financial app that helps you build a lifelong money plan.
All VCU students get access to the PRO version of Troutwood at no cost. To get your unique student code, email finsuccess@vcu.edu.
FoolProofMe
Financial literacy and life skills, taught by young people for young people.
Banzai
Interactive tools and lessons covering everything from budgeting to taxes and beyond.
CashCourse
Self-paced online modules that break down real-life money topics in a student-friendly way.
VCU Savings Account
Open a savings account and earn up to $50!*
The VCU Financial Success Center by VACU 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, 2025, Virginia Credit Union will deposit an additional $25 to your savings account for a total of $50!
Complete one of the healthy financial behaviors below and earn $25!
- 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 1/13/2025 through 5/1/2025. 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 5/1/2025. $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 11:59pm on 5/1/2025.: 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 6/16/2025.
Meet the Financial Success Coaches
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.
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!
