Financial

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Financial well-being involves developing the skills and knowledge necessary for sound financial planning. It involves keeping track of your expenses, making and sticking to a budget, and improving your financial literacy to set yourself up securely in the present, and the future.

You can contribute to your financial well-being by:

  • developing and sticking to a weekly or monthly budget
  • planning ahead and saving for big purchases or long-term goals
  • starting an emergency fund to prepare for financial issues before they happen
  • taking advantage of free events on campus and student discounts off campus; meeting with Financial Aid to better understand term bills, processes, and scholarships
  • valuing and understanding the various types of insurance
  • learning how to navigate debt and credit, including how they affect your credit score

Some resources at Swarthmore to support your financial well-being include the Office of Financial Aid, the Swarthmore Funded Summer Opportunities, the Student Emergency Fund, and the Center for Innovation & Leadership.