Financial Literacy
From the basics of how to budget, save and manage income, to how to fund an education and plan for retirement, financial literacy is something we all need to develop. Whether you are looking to brush up on your own knowledge, or help your students get started on the right path, UT offers several financial literacy resources for students, alumni, faculty and staff. UT offers FIN 250: Personal Finance. This course is intended to help students understand and apply basic principles of good financial management in their personal financial decisions. Topics include personal budgeting, tax planning, managing cash and credit, making sound insurance decisions, investments and retirement planning. This course, which is not counted as a finance elective for the minor or the major, is two credits and has a pre-requisite of MAT 160 or higher.
Baccalaureate Experience
Each semester, you can attend the Financial Literacy Speaker Series, hosted by the Baccalaureate Experience Office. Though originally designed for BAC/HON 102, 103 and 104 courses, the office has opened up these presentations to all students as well as faculty and staff members. This is a chance to expand your knowledge in a variety of financial literacy topics — keep an eye out for a global email with the full schedule. All presentations will take place in Reeves Theater in the Vaughn Center. For more information or to get involved with this initiative, contact Jenna Polizzi at jpolizzi@ut.edu.
Create Your iGrad Account
UT has partnered with iGrad to provide UT students and their families, alumni, faculty and staff with access to this award-winning financial literacy platform. Once you create your account, you'll complete a short assessment. Then, iGrad will design a customized dashboard for you! From there, you can explore courses on various financial literacy topics, play interactive games and have access to updated articles and videos. Be sure to explore the hubs, such as Managing Money, Paying for School and Finding a Career. Get started on your path to financial success today!
For step-by-step instruction, view the Getting Started with iGrad flyer.
UT Students
Students should access the site from the MyUTampa single-sign on portal or directly at iGrad. If you need assistance, email the iGrad team at support@igrad.com.
UT Alumni
Don't forget, The University of Tampa and iGrad are here to support you now and for many years to come! Create your own account on iGrad and take a look around at resources for repaying student loans and big life events such as buying a home, understanding taxes, preparing for retirement and more. iGrad has it all! If you need assistance, email the iGrad team at support@igrad.com.
Faculty and Staff
UT faculty and staff can access the site from the MyUTampa single-sign on portal or directly at iGrad. Consider attending a webinar for further training — view the list and register for any of the iGrad Staff Support webinars. If you need assistance, email the iGrad team at support@igrad.com.