Does every student have a MoneyCoach?
Yes. Once you meet with a MoneyCoach, that is your MoneyCoach the entire time you are at OU.
How can students create a plan to pay for school?
Meet with a MoneyCoach.
Why should students learn to budget?
Learn to live within their means and how to set financial goals.
What does the MoneyCoach program offer OU students?
Financial Education - one-to-one and group sessions
Where are the MoneyCoaches located?
Couch Tower, second floor
Where is the Student Financial Center located?
Buchanan Hall, first floor
Where do students apply for scholarships?
OU Scholarships - CASH application (Oct. 1 - Feb. 1)
Outside Scholarships - opportunities on MC website (www.ou.edu/moneycoach)
What is the benefit of having good credit?
Good credit helps you obtain lower interest rates, rent an apartment, attain utilities, and get a job.
What can a student discuss with their MoneyCoach?
financial plan to pay for school, budgeting, building credit, basics of taxes and investments, and other personal finance skills.
What is the MoneyCoach email address?
moneycoach@ou.edu
sfc@ou.edu
What is identity theft?
When someone's steals your identity by using your identifying information.
How does a student attend a group session?
MoneyCoaches offer six workshops a year where they give away a $500 scholarship and discuss different personal finance skills. Students can pre-register at ou.edu/moneycoach.
Are the MoneyCoaches and the Student Financial Center the same thing?
No. MoneyCoaches help you create a plan to pay for school and build money management skills. The SFC will help you with your financial aid, scholarships and bursar charges.
What is the first step in creating a plan to pay for school?
If a student is eligible, complete the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov.
What is an appreciating asset?
An appreciating asset is an asset that goes up in value. Typically, homes goes up in value and cars go down in value. This is why some financial experts consider homes an investment.