Financial Literacy
Ready to take control of your money and build a solid foundation for your future? You're in the right place. Understanding how money works is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. Explore our practical tools and expert tips you can actually use.
Achieving A+ Finances
Master the mindset of student budgeting, cut unnecessary costs and balance your studies with your bank account.
Budgeting + Planning
Build a practical monthly tracking sheet, forecast your academic year expenses and set achievable milestones.
Decision Making + Spending
Learn the difference between wants and needs, navigate common financial pitfalls and make your student dollars stretch further.
Managing Credit + Debt
Understand your credit score, learn how to use credit cards responsibly and build a strategic plan for post-graduation repayment.
Workshops, Tools + Resources
U of A Workshops
We partner with top financial educational resource providers across Canada to bring you financial literacy workshops designed to help you gain the knowledge and insight you need to achieve personal financial stability.
Tools + Resources
Find tools and resources for banking, budgeting, credit cards, fraud prevention, investing, mortgages, taxes and more.
Financial Supports
Financial assistance, money advice and related support for U of A students.
Financial Support Timeline
The timeline highlights funding opportunities and financial information you can reference throughout the year so you know what is available and when to apply.
Contact Us
Have specific questions about your student loans, scholarships, financial literacy or emergency funding? You can contact us through the Student Service Centre.