Financial

Financial well-being means developing everyday skills—like spending mindfully, saving intentionally, and planning for both short- and long-term goals to align with your financial needs, values and goals.

Financial Wellbeing

It is a practice of building awareness and skills to make informed financial decisions to support your long-term aspirations. Through regular reflection and learning, you can find what feels right for you, knowing that your financial journey will look different from others. Small steps, thoughtful choices, and ongoing learning are key to nurturing your financial well-being.

Elements in Action

Reflect on your values and priorities.

Assess your needs vs. wants.

Build a monthly budget of income and expenses.

Set short and long-term financial goals to work towards.

Start a savings habit.

Enhance your financial literacy.

Get 1:1 financial guidance from a peer mentor or financial aid staff.

Self Reflection


Take a moment to check in on your financial well-being by rating yourself in the areas below:

I have a plan for how I spend money and can pay bills on time.
I can balance saving for the future and spending in the present.
I have a good sense for where my money goes each month.
My behavior reflects my beliefs and values about money.
I feel confident about my financial situation.
I can cover my monthly expenses without borrowing money.

Dig Deeper


Think of three words that describe your current relationship with money.

What’s a small financial habit you’ve built that helps you feel more secure?

Think about a time when you made a financial decision you felt proud of—what made it a good choice for you?

Jot down one financial goal you’d like to work on this year.

You are writing a letter to your future self 10 years from now about financial well-being. What advice or encouragement do you give?

Identify friends or fellow students with goals that align with your financial goals so you can help each other along your journeys?

Get Support

Undergraduate Financial AidFinancial aid resources available to undergraduate students.

Graduate Financial Aid Financial aid resources available to graduate students.

Student EmploymentDetails and resources for finding student employment opportunities at Emory.

Tuition InsuranceA Tuition Protection plan from GradGuard can reimburse up to 100% of your nonrefundable school costs after a midsemester withdrawal for a covered illness, injury, psychological condition, and more–protecting your investment in higher education.

Case Management ServicesSupports all students by assessing needs, coordinating care, making referrals, and ensuring access to services.

Student Intervention Services Supports students and families through ongoing guidance and during crises, addressing academic, medical, financial, and social challenges.

Emory Payment PlanThe Emory Payment Plan breaks down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments.

Private/External Scholarship OpportunitiesDiscover private and external scholarship opportunities for Emory students.

Food Security Safeguard Program (FSSP)This program is designed to assist any Emory undergraduate or graduate student with an immediate food security need on the Atlanta campus.

Financial Literacy Understand your financial choices through the Financial Literacy Program at Emory.

EmoryCard The EmoryCard not only serves as the official Emory University ID, it also provides authorized access to campus buildings, library resources, Emory Dining plans and Dooley Dining Dollars, and more.

Eagle vs. Dooley DollarsUnderstand the difference between Eagle Dollars and Dooley Dollars.

Clothing Closet College Council sponsors the Emory Clothing Closet, which was created to provide Emory students the ability to borrow clothing for career fairs, interviews or other professional and social events.

External ResourcesAdditional external resources to help you learn how to make good choices along the way to safeguard your financial well-being in college and beyond.

Student Hardship Fund Consists of charitable donations provided by Emory University–affiliated people and entities, students, organizations, or persons who want to assist Emory students facing unexpected financial challenges.

Wellbeing CoachStruggling with stress, motivation, or self-care? Wellbeing Coaching is a free service for ALL Emory students that can help you improve your well-being and achieve your personal goals.