Jayhawk Finances

Jayhawk Finances helps KU students become capable and confident in their ability to successfully manage their personal finances.

Student Support Services

Jayhawk Finances provides coaching sessions, workshops and information about the five critical areas of holistic financial wellness:

  • Earning
  • Spending
  • Borrowing
  • Protecting
  • Saving/investing

We can help students manage their money and make informed financial decisions – the topics we cover in our workshops and coaching sessions include:

  • Budgeting
  • Saving
  • Money management/debt management
  • Credit cards/credit scores
  • Student loan repayment
  • and more!

Meet with a Financial Coach

A Financial Coach is equipped to discuss a range of topics about your personal finances. Schedule a coaching session today to discuss topics like budgeting, saving, credit cards/scores, and more! Schedule a coaching session with Jayhawk Finances staff through Jayhawk GPS.

Contact Us

Upcoming Workshops

September

  • About Jayhawk Finances and Budgeting 101
    • Date/Time:  Sept 5, 2024 3:00PM - 4:00PM
    • Location:  Kansas Union, Pine Room
    • Event Description:  The Budgeting 101 Workshop will discuss the services provided by Jayhawk Finances and the basic process of creating and tracking a monthly budget.
  • About Jayhawk Finances and Budgeting 101
    • Date/Time:  Sept 18, 2024 3:00PM - 4:00PM 
    • Location:  Kansas Union, Pine Room
    • Event Description:  The Budgeting 101 Workshop will discuss the services provided by Jayhawk Finances and the basic process of creating and tracking a monthly budget.

October

  • Managing Debt and Credit Workshop
    • Date/Time:  Oct 16, 2024 3:30-4:30
    • Location:  Kansas Union Pine Room
    • Event Description:  The Managing Debt and Credit Workshop is provided by Jayhawk Finances and focuses on credit scores and general education about managing debit cards, credit cards, and various types of debts.  Future workshops will focus on home mortgages and auto loans.
  • Savings and Investing 101 Workshop
    • Date/Time:  October 23, 2024 3:30-4:30
    • Location:  Kansas Union Pine Room
    • Event Description:  This workshop is provided by Jayhawk Finances and focuses on the differences between saving and investing as well as general education about the different types of retirement and investment accounts.

November

  • Student Loans 101 Workshop
    • Date/Time:  November 13, 2024 3:30-4:30 
    • Location:  Kansas Union Pine Room
    • Event Description:  This workshop is presented by Jayhawk Finances and provides information about the various types of student loans and options for student loan repayment.
  • Budget Basics Workshop
    • Date/Time:  November 20, 2024 3:30-4:30
    • Location:  Kansas Union Pine Room
    • Event Description:  The Budgeting 101 Workshop will discuss the services provided by Jayhawk Finances and the basic process of creating and tracking a monthly budget.

December

  • Employee Benefits and Insurance—Virtual Only
    • Date/Time: Dec 4, 2024, 2024 03:30-4:30  PM Central Time (US and Canada)
    • Location: Zoom Meeting - https://kansas.zoom.us/j/83790750653, Meeting ID: 837 9075 0653
    • Passcode: 338953
    • Event Description:  This workshop is presented by Jayhawk Finances and focuses on benefit options generally available to employees
  • Student Loan 101 Workshop—Virtual Only
    • Date/Time:  December 11, 2024 3:30-4:30
    • Location: Zoom Meeting https://kansas.zoom.us/j/87647695947, Meeting ID: 876 4769 5947
    • Passcode: 164197
    • Event Description: This workshop is presented by Jayhawk Finances and provides information about the various types of student loans and options for student loan repayment.