Be ready to manage your money

Insurance, health savings accounts, 401k's...?

It might seem like a lot to juggle, but with a little education and planning (and dare we say saving?), the transition to the working world will go much more smoothly.

IU students get access to a lot of resources to help with personal finances, so use them!  Get your financial plan in order before you graduate.

BUS-F 260: Personal Finance (3 cr.)

This 3-credit class gives you a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of personal finance. It provides a complete framework for understanding the process of accumulating and protecting personal wealth, emphasizing the analysis of risk/return relationships, as well as learning to understand investment alternatives and how strategies develop as life situations mature.

How to spend less and get more

Work!

Check out jobs available on-campus, off-campus (via Handshake), and if you find a paid internship on Handshake or elsewhere, apply!

Apply for grants & scholarships!

There are opportunities everywhere, especially for degrees in fields where there are shortages (like Nursing and Education).

Be strategic!

Full-time tuition allows you to take 12-18 credit hours per semester. If you can manage it, take the full 18 to get the most for your money. You might even graduate early!