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. PDT on Tuesday, Dec. 3
Virtual FAFSA Workshop
Attend online
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 December 2024.
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.