Financial Literacy

Learn about personal finances, and make informed decisions about college expenses.

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Support for Building a Strong Financial Future

Seattle University understands that making choices about paying for college is often the first major financial decision that young adults will make. We are committed to helping students gain the knowledge and access necessary resources to make the best financial decisions for themselves and to make obtaining their degree a reality.

The following financial literacy information helps you understand basic personal finance concepts, learn about student loans and how those are paid back after college, as well as other helpful tools to practice good financial habits.

Meet with a counselor to get personalized support for your financial well-being.

Student Financial Services Counselors

Budgeting 101

Learn how budgeting can help you make smart financial decisions. Then see how to create and maintain a budget.

Financial Tools

College Scorecard

Find and compare colleges based on costs, graduation rates and the average amount students borrow.

CashCourse

Free online financial education courses to help you take control of your financial future.

Financial Awareness Counseling Tool

Understand the basics of financial management and financial aid for college (including loan management).

Federal Student Loan Fact Sheet

Check out this fact sheet with important points when considering using federal student loans to help cover the costs of college.

Federal Loan Repayment

Learn about federal student loan repayment plan options, finding loan history and loan servicers, and making payments.

Get in Touch

We’re here to help. For questions or more information about financial aid contact:

Student Financial Services

Vi Hilbert Hall, 2nd floor
Monday–Friday 9:30am–4:00pm
Drop-in Counselors available 10:00am–3:00pm