BEAMS
The Better Education About Money for Students (BEAMS) Program is a general financial education and individualized coaching program that sets students up for financial success by providing financial knowledge and skills.
Call 208-885-6312 for more information, set up a group presentation or request a private, confidential appointment with a personal financial coach.
Upcoming Events
BEAMS Presents: Financial Wellness Workshops
5 p.m. Pacific time Thursday, Jan. 30
Maximizing Your Scholarship Applications
Attend online
5 p.m. Pacific time Wednesday, Feb. 19
Building an Emergency Fund
Attend online or in-person in TLC 030 (Moscow Campus)
5 p.m. Pacific time Thursday, March 20
Discover Your Money Personality
Attend online
5 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday, April 22
Options for Dealing With Consumer Debt
Attend online or in-person in TLC 025 (Moscow Campus)
Attend for an entry to win a $1,000 scholarship!
Students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible for the scholarship. The drawing will take place in May 2025.
BEAMS Presents: Community Workshop with WSU, UI Extension and a licensed Dietitian Guest Speaker
5:30 p.m. Pacific time Wednesday, Feb. 26*
Eating Well On Any Budget
University of Idaho’s Better Education About Money for Students (BEAMS) and Washington State University’s College Affordability Programs (CAP) have teamed up to bring you this workshop to help students eat healthy on a budget!
Join dietitian Marissa Rudley and UI Extension Educator Karen Richel to learn practical tips for meal planning, smart grocery shopping, and easy, affordable recipes tailored to college lifestyle.
Attend for a Grocery Gift Card raffle!
Students must be present in the Zoom session to win!
*This workshop is not part of the Spring 2025 BEAMS Workshop Series and is not eligible for the scholarship drawing
Request a One-on-One Appointment
The Better Education About Money for Students (BEAMS) Program provides one-on-one, confidential, personal financial coaching to students at University of Idaho.
Admitted students can log into SlateConnect to schedule a BEAMS Financial Wellness appointment.
Our Services
Financial education is delivered through group presentations, deliverable resources, and online tools. We provide one-on-one personal financial coaching on a variety of issues. University of Idaho students may utilize coaching to assist with:
- Accountability
- Cash Management
- Financial record keeping
- Identity theft
- Major purchase planning
- Managing debt
- Savings
- Spending plans
- Student loan management
- Transitioning to work after college
- Understanding credit
America Saves
America Saves encourages individuals and families to take the America Saves pledge to promote personal savings. America Saves, a campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, seeks to motivate, encourage and support low- to moderate-income households in achieving year-round financial wellness. They provide free financial tools and resources to help consumers take charge of their finances and manage money more effectively.
The Better Education About Money for Students (BEAMS) Program is promoting the America Saves Week as an opportunity for our University of Idaho community to practice good savings behavior through signing a voluntary pledge. We encourage all Vandals to: Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically.