Financial Learning
The University of Texas at San Antonio has teamed up with Inceptia to give you a leg up on financial education via their online program, Financial Avenue.
With Financial Avenue, the idea is to provide you with smart resources to help demystify the world of personal finance. You will have access to online courses tailored to where you are within your academic career. These courses include quizzes, videos, interactive tools, and customized action plans.
Incoming Roadrunner
From understanding the cost of college, funding your education, and being a smart borrower, these courses are designed to provide a foundation of money management as you begin your college career.
Follow the steps below to create your account and get started:
- Go to Financial Avenue – RowdyNew
- Sign-Up using your UTSA email
- Select “I am a new user”
- Click the “Enroll in Course” Button
The following courses are available for you to take (click on course to view course summary):
Psychology of Money
Throughout the Psychology of Money course, you will explore your financial philosophy type to examine how emotions and past experiences impact your spending and saving. From empowering tips and strategies to retrain your brain for better financial decision-making, to helping you identify and define your relationship with money, this course serves as the foundation upon which healthy financial habits can be built.
College and Money
College is a big investment, but getting the most bang for your college buck doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Learn about the financial and academic steps you can take to maximize the value of your college experience. From examining the net cost of college, financial aid types, strategies for applying for financial aid and covering financial aid gaps, to reviewing the role of academics in maintaining financial aid and determining the ROI of education programs and degrees, the College and Money course will provide you with good information about maximizing the value you get from your college investment, while minimizing costs.
FAFSA
This covers everything you need to know about the FAFSA process. From the purpose it serves to filling it out and what to expect after submission, you will learn about the important role the FAFSA plays in qualifying for financial aid. Plus, this course will explain how to accept your financial aid package, as well as how and when to renew the FAFSA for future aid eligibility.
Course also available in Spanish.
Loan Guidance
This course will help you become an informed borrower by explaining the importance of actively managing student loans while in school to prevent over-borrowing and avoid repayment sticker shock once you’re out of school. You may even learn a new strategy or two to alter your borrowing habits to promote manageable repayment.
Course also available in Spanish.
Current Roadrunner
The following courses are designed to build on the foundations of money management, as well as provide you with tools and methods for financial planning. As you continue through your academic career, it is important to apply early, be aware of deadlines, be aware of resources, and be aware of options to maintain your financial success.
Follow the steps below to create your account and get started:
- Go to Financial Avenue – RowdyBudget
- Sign-Up using your UTSA email
- Select “I am a new user”
- Click the “Enroll in Course” Button
The following courses are available for you to take (click on course to view course summary):
Psychology of Money
Throughout the Psychology of Money course, you will explore your financial philosophy type to examine how emotions and past experiences impact your spending and saving. From empowering tips and strategies to retrain your brain for better financial decision-making, to helping you identify and define your relationship with money, this course serves as the foundation upon which healthy financial habits can be built.
Foundations of Money
This course will help you reflect on your answers in the Foundations of Money course and then take action by establishing short- and long-term financial goals. Plus, you’ll create a spending plan to help you achieve those goals and identify which financial institutions and products will support your financial journey.
Course also available in Spanish.
College and Money
College is a big investment, but getting the most bang for your college buck doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Learn about the financial and academic steps you can take to maximize the value of your college experience. From examining the net cost of college, financial aid types, strategies for applying for financial aid and covering financial aid gaps, to reviewing the role of academics in maintaining financial aid and determining the ROI of education programs and degrees, the College and Money course will provide you with good information about maximizing the value you get from your college investment, while minimizing costs.
FAFSA
This covers everything you need to know about the FAFSA process. From the purpose it serves to filling it out and what to expect after submission, you will learn about the important role the FAFSA plays in qualifying for financial aid. Plus, this course will explain how to accept your financial aid package, as well as how and when to renew the FAFSA for future aid eligibility.
Course also available in Spanish.
Loan Guidance
This course will help you become an informed borrower by explaining the importance of actively managing student loans while in school to prevent over-borrowing and avoid repayment sticker shock once you’re out of school. You may even learn a new strategy or two to alter your borrowing habits to promote manageable repayment.
Course also available in Spanish.
Earning Money
When navigating the workforce, it’s important to pin down all aspects of career development at both a day-to-day and strategic level. Whether you’re trying to land your first job or ready to take the next step on the corporate ladder, this course gives you the tips and tools you need to feel confident as you work the world of work. Within the Earning Money course, you will prepare for the job hunt, create a career plan, identify smart opportunities for advancement, and learn how to negotiate a salary and benefits package.
Credit and Protecting your Money
In Credit and Protecting Your Money, we examine components of a credit score in detail, as well as outline strategies to help you build or repair credit. Just as critical, you will understand the different forms of identity theft and consumer fraud, as well as ways to safeguard your identity and what actions to take if ID theft or fraud occurs.
Spending and Borrowing
Within the Spending and Borrowing Course, you will learn how to strategize the best ways to put your money to work in a way that supports your financial goals. The course will also cover smart ways to resist the temptation of impulse purchases. Finally, a review of contracts and “the fine print” will also help you understand common terms that impact the overall cost of borrowing.
Debt and Repayment
You will learn how to be able to calculate interest costs over time on an outstanding debt, allowing you to determine what debt really costs in the long run. The course will also introduce a few different repayment strategies that allow you to customize an action plan to tame the debt monster. With a grasp on these concepts, you’ll be able to make informed choices about the best way to maximize your repayment dollars and remain debt free in the future.
Course also available in Spanish.
Future of your Money
In this course, you will discover how to help alleviate financial uncertainty by letting you make choices for other peoples’ money. Take on the role of Ms. A and Mr. B as they navigate where to live, weigh leasing versus buying a car, choose insurance plans, and start investing for the future. During this course you will learn about the role of slow and steady savings in reaching financial goals, the importance of planning for unplanned emergencies, types of insurance, investing basics, and considerations for making big-ticket purchases. Consider this a test run to help you craft smart strategies for your future.
Alumni
Whether you plan on continuing your education or starting your professional career, these courses are meant to sharpen your financial planning tools and build your finances post-graduation.
Follow the steps below to create your account and get started:
- Go to Financial Avenue – RowdyAlum
- Sign-Up using your UTSA email
- Select “I am a new user”
- Click the “Enroll in Course” Button
The following courses are available for you to take (click on course to view course summary):
Psychology of Money
Throughout the Psychology of Money course, you will explore your financial philosophy type to examine how emotions and past experiences impact your spending and saving. From empowering tips and strategies to retrain your brain for better financial decision-making, to helping you identify and define your relationship with money, this course serves as the foundation upon which healthy financial habits can be built.
Foundations of Money
This course will help you reflect on your answers in the Foundations of Money course and then take action by establishing short- and long-term financial goals. Plus, you’ll create a spending plan to help you achieve those goals and identify which financial institutions and products will support your financial journey.
Course also available in Spanish.
Earning Money
When navigating the workforce, it’s important to pin down all aspects of career development at both a day-to-day and strategic level. Whether you’re trying to land your first job or ready to take the next step on the corporate ladder, this course gives you the tips and tools you need to feel confident as you work the world of work. Within the Earning Money course, you will prepare for the job hunt, create a career plan, identify smart opportunities for advancement, and learn how to negotiate a salary and benefits package.
Credit and Protecting your Money
In Credit and Protecting Your Money, we examine components of a credit score in detail, as well as outline strategies to help you build or repair credit. Just as critical, you will understand the different forms of identity theft and consumer fraud, as well as ways to safeguard your identity and what actions to take if ID theft or fraud occurs.
Debt and Repayment
You will learn how to be able to calculate interest costs over time on an outstanding debt, allowing you to determine what debt really costs in the long run. The course will also introduce a few different repayment strategies that allow you to customize an action plan to tame the debt monster. With a grasp on these concepts, you’ll be able to make informed choices about the best way to maximize your repayment dollars and remain debt free in the future.
Course also available in Spanish.
Future of your Money
In this course, you will discover how to help alleviate financial uncertainty by letting you make choices for other peoples’ money. Take on the role of Ms. A and Mr. B as they navigate where to live, weigh leasing versus buying a car, choose insurance plans, and start investing for the future. During this course you will learn about the role of slow and steady savings in reaching financial goals, the importance of planning for unplanned emergencies, types of insurance, investing basics, and considerations for making big-ticket purchases. Consider this a test run to help you craft smart strategies for your future.