Refund Check Reality
This money is meant to help cover books, housing, and food- not fund a weekend shopping spree.
What is a refund check?
This low-cost gesture often means more than an expensive gift.
What is spending quality time?
This option is usually cheaper than buying a brand-new text book.
What is renting or using an eBook?
This MUW resource helps students with classes, at no extra cost.
What are Peer Mentors?
Planning this before shopping helps prevent overspending.
What is a grocery list?
To find your "Monthly Allowance" you take your total refund and divide it by this number.
What is the four?
Instead of a movie theater, students can use this campus-provided amenity for a free movie night in the dorm.
What are movies provided at MUW?
Before buying supplies, students should always check this campus resource first.
What is the library?
Meeting with this person can help you avoid wasting money on unnecessary classes.
What is an academic advisor?
Buying store brand instead of name brand can save money on this.
What are groceries?
This is the smartest first step before spending any refund money.
What is making a plan or budget?
This type of date involves you being active while visiting a local park or trail. (i.e. The Riverwalk)
What is a hiking/walking date?
Sharing or borrowing this from classmates can cut costs significantly.
What are textbooks or notes?
This office can help you understand financial aid and refunds better.
What is the Financial Aid office?
This habit often leads to impulse buys and higher grocery bills.
What is shopping while hungry?
What are emergencies?
This type of "low-key" and romantic meal allows you to keep food cost low, while being out in nature.
What is a picnic?
Using this strategy helps students avoid paying for things they don't actually need.
What is waiting until the syllabus or first class?
Instead of paying for a gym membership, students can use this campus resource for free to stay fit.
What is the Stark Rec Center?
These versions of produce are often just as nutritious as fresh ones but last longer and cost less.
What are frozen/canned vegetables and fruit?
This type of financial aid must be paid back with interest and should be treated as future debt, rather than a gift.
What are student loans?
This type of date night is when you spend quality time with your partner, and compete against each other. Hint: "Monopoly"
What is a game night?
This website, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, has over 9K scholarships/grants/financial aid awards that students can use.
What is CareerOneStep.com ?
Using this approach can save you money and increase your chances of success at MUW.
What is asking for help and using resources?
This habit can significantly lower grocery costs over time while still allowing yourself to eat a balanced meal.
What is meal planning and shopping with intention?