Financial Wellness

Inceptia Financial Avenue

Galveston College has teamed up with Inceptia to give you a leg up on financial education via their online program, Financial Avenue. Inceptia, a division of the National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization. Its goal is to provide expertise in items like student loan repayment and default prevention. The online program Financial Avenue will provide you with smart resources to help demystify the world of personal finance.  Getting a handle on your money doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or restrictive. It’s all about empowering yourself with smart basics, and planning from there.

With Inceptia’s money mascot, the Knowl, as your trusty guide, you will have access to ten online courses that take  on big financial topics, including:

• College and Money
• Credit and Protecting Your Money
• Debt and Repayment
• Earning Money
• FAFSA
• Foundations of Money
• Future of Your Money
• Loan Guidance
• Psychology of Money
• Spending and Borrowing

We get it, sometimes financial education can be pretty boring and it doesn’t always make a lot of sense if you don’t  know how to put your knowledge into action. But, Financial Avenue keeps you on your toes with quizzes, videos, interactive tools, and action plans at the end of each course. With all these tools, we’ve made it pretty easy to know 
exactly what you can begin doing RIGHT NOW to put your financial knowledge to good use. After all, the Knowl says there’s no time like the present. 

The Knowl is here to help you get Knowl-edgeable about money 

Getting Started

Get started by setting up your private account at FinancialAvenue.org. Select your school’s state and city, then choose your school. Enter valid email address and select “I am a new user.” Input your full name, agree to the use policy, and click “Enroll in course.” Canvas will send a confirmation link to your email. You must click the link in this email to complete registration. Choose your password and timezone and click “register.”

Returning Users

Using your email address and password, you can return to your Financial Avenue account any time to review or finish courses, access tools and tips, and track your progress.

The Financial Avenue App is Available! 

If you haven't already, download the Canvas Student app for Android or iOS devices and click "Find my school.'

Then, search for "Inceptia" (the nonprofit org that created Financial Avenue). Be sure to click "Next" after you have typed in Inceptia. 

Finally, simply login to the app using your existing Financial Avenue email and password. For more detailed instructions, or to the login by using your QR for mobile login code, check out this handy guide. 

Follow the #Knowl

Also, the Knowl would appreciate it if you followed them @MoneyKnowl and #Knowl. The Knowl will be sure to make it worth your while by sharing tips, resources and strategies to help you become a Money Mastery Ninja. 

Questions & Support
Inceptia Customer Service
888.454.4668
[email protected]

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Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources

Fastweb

Fastweb is a large free scholarship search tool that matches students with scholarships, internships, and financial aid opportunties based on their profile. 

FinAid

FinAid offers detailed information about financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships, and tips for paying for college. 

FinAid Calculator

Provides financial aid calculators to estimate college costs, loan payments, student aid index (SAI) and more. 

Mapping Your Future

A free resource that helps students with college planning, financial aid guidance, career exploration, and money management.

FinAid State Aid Programs

Provides links to state-specific finacial aid programs across the U.S., including grants and scholarships available by state.

College & Career Resources

Fastweb Career Planning

Helps students explore careers, learn job skills, write resumes, and prepare for the workplace. 

Monster Career Advice

Provides career advice on resumes, job searching, interview tips, workplace skills, and career development.

Fastweb Part-Time Jobs

Lists part-time and flexible jobs for students, along with job tips and application guidance. 

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

A government website with detailed career informaiton, job outlooks, salary data, and labor statistics to help students research career paths. 

EDU Pass

Provides guidance for international students on studying in the U.S., including admissions visas, financial aid, and living in the U.S.

Service & Community Programs

Americorps

A national service program that offers volunteer opportunities and provides education awards to help pay for school or student loans.

City Year

A service program where young adults work in schools to support students. Members receive a stipend, benefits, and an education award. 

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