U of I Student Money

Free money tips, resources, and reminders straight to your inbox. SMMC has newsletters for students, parents, and UI employees. Sign up: go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy

Wishing everyone a safe and restful Memorial Day weekend from all of us at SMMC. #MemorialDay #SMMC #UofI

New to college or just new to managing your own money? Our Cash at College webinar recording covers budgeting, financial aid, banking, and credit basics. 🎓 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy

Heads up! University Bursar offices, including SMMC, will be closing at 3:00 PM today. Our resources are still available anytime at go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #UniversityBursar

July 1, 2026 is a big date for federal student loan borrowers. New repayment rules, new borrower categories, and SAVE is going away. 🎙️ Episode 126 of Making Cents of Money breaks it all down. go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #StudentLoans

Half of all creators earned under $15K in 2023 — but the influencer path can work if you know what you're getting into. 💡 We break down the money, taxes, and legal side of content creation. 📖 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #CreatorEconomy #FinancialLiteracy

Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024 — and young adults are getting hit more often than any other age group. 🚨 Learn why social engineering scams work and how to protect yourself. 📖 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FraudPrevention #FinancialLiteracy

Federal student loan repayment is changing July 1, 2026. 🎙️ Tune in to Episode 126 of Making Cents of Money as we break down the new Tiered Standard Plan with AccessLex. 🎧 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #StudentLoans #FinancialLiteracy

Scammers don't break into your accounts, they get you to hand over the key. Our new blog breaks down why social engineering works and what the data actually shows. 🔗 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #ScamAwareness

57% of Gen Z wants to be an influencer. But half of all creators made under $15K in 2023. Our latest blog has what you need to know. 🔗 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #CreatorEconomy

Student loans, investing, scams, side hustles, post-grad finances... the SMMC blog covers the money topics that matter to students (and everyone!). New posts drop regularly. 🔗 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance

People 20–29 lose money to fraud at a higher rate than any other age group. Scams don't look like scams... that's the whole design. Our new blog breaks down the data and what to do about it. 🔗 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #ScamAwareness

Half of all creators made under $15K in 2023, but the financial side of content creation is rarely talked about. Our latest blog covers income volatility, FTC rules, taxes, and more. 🔗 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #CreatorEconomy

Money questions? We've got you. 💚 From budgeting and student loans to side hustles, investing, and everything in between — the Student Money Management Center has free resources for every stage of your financial journey. Check it out at go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… 🔗

So you want to be an influencer? Our new blog covers the financial reality: income volatility, FTC rules, taxes & more. Go in with clear eyes. 👀 go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #CreatorEconomy

Today at noon CT: free webinar on buying vs. renting a home! 🏠 Hidden costs, pros & cons, and how to know what's right for you. Register: go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #GetSavvy #FinancialLiteracy

Dreaming of going full-time creator? 👀 57% of Gen Z wants to be a social media influencer. Before you hit record, it helps to know what you're actually getting into. Our latest blog breaks it down. 💸 Read it at go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B…

Rent or buy? Join us Wednesday, May 6 at noon CT for a free webinar breaking down the pros, cons, hidden costs, and everything in between. 🏠 Register: go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-in-B… #SMMC #GetSavvy #FinancialLiteracy

Heads up! University Bursar's websites & several systems are down right now, but the University of Illinois System KnowledgeBase (KB) is still up if you have general questions! Check status of systems: status.uillinois.edu Visit the KB: answers.uillinois.edu

Your next move is a big decision. 🧳 Join our free Get Savvy webinar on May 6 at 12 PM CT to break down buying vs. renting: the real costs, the process, and what's right for you. Register: go.uillinois.edu/getsavvywebina… #SMMC #GetSavvy #HomeBuying