Financial wellness directly impacts academic performance, physical and mental health and long-term economic stability. EKU strives to help our students master their own financial health and transition from surviving to thriving. From savvy ways to pay for school to financial literacy and money management, EKU offers the tools and resources to help you get in control of your finances and build financial stability that lasts a lifetime.
Financial Aid, Student Accounting, Scholarships & Loans
Personal Banking & Financial Management
EKU’s FIN 201: Personal Money Management course covers insurance, family budgeting, income taxes, elementary investment principles and more. This course can be taken by any student in any major. You may also discuss adding EKU’s Certificate in Financial Literacy to your degree plan.
Student Employment
EKU’s Student Employment Program offers students unique job opportunities and student work-study.
Emergency Needs
The Student Assistance Fund for Eastern (SAFE) provides short-term financial assistance to Eastern Kentucky University students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to an unexpected emergency or crisis situation like accidents, illness, death of a family member, natural disaster, etc. Student emergency funds are not intended for tuition, fees, or regularly fixed expenses.