Grab Your Finances by the Horns
The Financial Success Center by Virginia Credit Union 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.
- Student Financial Services: VCU's guides for financial aid, scholarships, and billing
- 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
- Troutwood: Free tool to create a financial plan for life
- Contact finsuccess@vcu.edu to get your unique student code to download the app
- FoolProof: Become a healthy skeptic for life
- Banzai: Comprehensive wellness center that provides educational content on a wide range of topics including insurance, taxes, credit management, home buying, retirement planning and more
- CrashCourse: Your real-life money guide
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 December 2, 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 8/20/2024 through 12/2/2024. 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 12/2/2024. $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 11:59pm on 12/2/2024: 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 1/15/2025.
Meet the Financial Success Coaches
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.
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!
