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The UO Financial Wellness Center's mission is to empower Ducks with the knowledge needed to make sound financial decisions both during and after college.
Regardless of their area of study or chosen profession, all Ducks have one thing in common - a desire to enter the world with confidence after graduation. The UO Financial Wellness Center empowers students with the education and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions.
Your gift supports the UO Financial Wellness Center's mission to place students on the path to financial well-being, by providing the information they need to make wise financial choices. Through one-on-one peer coaching appointments and skill-building financial literacy workshops and presentations, our team of Peer Financial Coaches, staff, and faculty administrators focus on 5 major areas of holistic financial wellness, that serve to provide student with a well-rounded foundation for financial success.
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Peer Financial Coaching -
The UO Financial Wellness Center uses a student driven peer-to-peer model to provide financial literacy education. Ducks learning from Ducks!
As a result of our peer driven connections with students on campus, we have been able to extend our reach by collaborating with groups and organizations both on campus and off. Some of which are listed below.
| Athletics | Summer Bridge Program | LatinX Academic Residential Community |
| McNair Scholars | Center for Multicultural Academic Achievement | LGBTQIA+ Academic Residential Community |
| Pathway Oregon | Black Men Alliance | Thrive Academic Residential Community |
| IMPACT Program | Black Women of Achievement | Non-Traditional Students |
| 1st Generation Student Group | Mujeres Program | Veterans Program |
| TRIO Student Support Services | DACA/Dreamer Students | Oregon Young Scholars Program (OYSP) |
| Women in Flight (Student Athletes) | Black Cultural Center | Prison Population Program |
| Multicultural Center | Duck Nest | Mortar Board Club |
| Leadership Enrichment Program (LEI) | Gamma Alpha Omega (Sorority) | BEOREGON (Athletic Department Staff) |
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) publishes a bi-annual study on financial capability. In this study researchers consistently highlight the importance of financial literacy education. With their findings being confirmed by the Council on Economic Education (CEE), the Global Financial Literacy Education Commission (GFLEC), and numerous others, we know that financial education will be lifechanging for many. College students who learn basic personal finance skills while in college, position themselves 5-7 years ahead of their peers who lack access to financial education.
The gift of financial literacy pays valuable dividends for our community of Ducks. The UO Financial Wellness Center is funded completely by donations from people like you. Thank you for considering an investment in our students' financial wellness education- every donation counts and is an investment in the success of our flock, both now and in their futures.
Your gift of $20 will support the Professional Development of the Peer Financial Coaches. Professional development will consist of training aimed at granting them the opportunity to earn leg up in the job market. Some of these experiences include, cultural competencies, facilitation skills, virtual presentation engagement, one-on-one coaching fundamentals, and continued financial literacy education.
Your gift of $50 will Sponsor a Peer Financial Coach's professional development training and continued financial education efforts.
Your gift of $100 will sponsor 1 campus-wide financial literacy event, facilitated by a peer financial coach on a financial wellness topic. More specifically, your gift will cover the marketing, print materials, space rental, food and educational incentives directed at student engagement.
Your gift of $500 will sponsor a Peer Financial Coach's attendance to the Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance (HEFWA) conference, and grant them the opportunity to present on the national stage, while representing the University of Oregon. Specifically, your gift will cover conference registration, presentation preparation, networking activities, professional development seminars, travel, and lodging.
Your gift of $1000 will help to endow a Peer Financial Coach (PFC) position. Our PFCs are the heart of the program. PFCs lead workshops, provide 1on1 coaching services to students, and gain access to a bevvy of professional development opportunities and industry certifications. Your gift will ensure a PFC will be available for future ducks, by covering the costs to attract and fund campus ambassadors who seek to build their professional skills. PFCs have access to ongoing training and professional development, annual conference participation, Financial Wellness branded apparel, and a nationally recognized peer financial coaching certification.