Resources and Tools
See the tools and resources that the Brennan School of Business Financial Wellness Program has developed and collected to help the Dominican community achieve financial well-being:
Why not reduce your stress about money? Assessing and planning is an ongoing process that will allow you to make the most of your assets, and help ensure you meet your future goals.
Seeing where your money goes and creating a budget will also help you achieve your financial goals.
- Budget Worksheet (pdf fillable form)
- Payment Plan Worksheet (pdf fillable form)
- Free Budgeting App for Your Phone
- Nutritious Recipes on a Budget (pdf)
- Budgeting Using the Mint App (video)
- Tips to Save in Chicago (pdf)
- Monthly Budget (pdf)
Attending college is costly. Understanding your financial options can help you minimize the amount of student debt you take out to fund your education.
- Steps to Financing College (interactive flyer)
- Understanding Financial Aid (pdf)
- FAQ About Student Loans (pdf)
- Ways to Pay Off Student Loans Early (pdf)
- Federal Loan Repayment Calculator
- Student Loan Deferment
- Financial Aid Letter Explained (pdf)
- UG and GR Scholarships at Dominican
- Scholarship support provided by the CCL
Earning a postgraduate degree can be a great way to increase your knowledge, skills, professional opportunities, and earning potential. However, an advanced degree can be expensive, so understanding your options to finance graduate school is a must.
- Financing Graduate School (video)
Make the most of what your employer offers as benefits. Some are like “money on the table” that you do not want to forgo.
- Compensation Package (video)
- Guide to Compensation Packages (pdf)
- Negotiating Your Salary (video)
- The 5 Steps to Salary Negotiation (pdf)
What does everyone with a metal credit card have in common? They are good at managing their credit. Knowing how to manage your credit and maximize your rewards will help your financial well-being and help you get better interest rates on loans.
- Managing Your Credit Score (pdf)
- Check your free credit report and FICO score using one of the credit bureaus:
- Credit Karma App to Help You Monitor Your Credit
- Using Credit Cards Responsibly
- How Does a Credit Card Work?
- Tips to Improve your Credit Score (pdf)
Saving is an essential aspect for building a secure financial future as investing is an important aspect for building wealth
- Establish your saving/investing strategy (video)
- 50 Ways to Save While in College
- The Key to Grow Money–Compound Interest (video)
- Investing for DACA Students (video)
- Investment Apps:
- Building an Emergency Fund (video)
- Savings Worksheet (pdf)
- Basic Needs Support at DU
- To access more resources, fill out the Stars Assistance Form
Graduating? Leaving the comfort of student life to enter the ‘real’ world can be scary. Learn everything you need to know about post-graduation life, from student loans to establishing a safety net, to saving, to investing!
- Investing for Retirement (video)
- Managing your Money After Graduation (video)
- A Beginners Guide to Paying Taxes (PowerPoint)
- Healthy Financial Habits (pdf)