Financial Literacy

The Net Price Calculator is a tool that allows perspective students and families to estimate their out-of-pocket expenses while attending the University of Kentucky.   

We encourage students to attend and participate in all financial literacy activities offered at UK. These type events will provide information about personal management, credit cards, insurance, income taxes, budgets, loan options, and investing. 

A great place to start is the Financial Wellness Center, which is located in the Gatton Student Center. The Student Financial Wellness Center is proud to offer our UK community, iGrad a best-in class online resource for your continued financial wellness journey. Once an iGrad profile is created, you will have access to a personalized dashboard that will enable you to improve your money management, career and student loan knowledge and skills. With recommended video tips, quick financial lessons, personalized job search and more, you will be well equipped to maintain a successful financial well-being in college and beyond. 

The U.S. Department of Education provides an excellent tutorial to help students navigate through the various financial aid programs and manage their finances. Students who wish to recieve a Federal Direct Loan are required to complete Loan Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note, to understand their loans, manage spending, plan for repayment, and avoid default. 

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Athority (KHEAA) provides instructional videos on financial literacy. These videos can help students understand how to control and manage their finances.