Financial Wellness Starts Here

Managing your finances is an important part of your success as an online student. Whether you have questions about financial aid, creating a budget, understanding student loans, building credit, or navigating an unexpected financial challenge, ODUGlobal is here to help.

Our financial wellness program provides personalized support, practical resources, and educational tools to help you make informed financial decisions throughout your academic journey.

Need help navigating a financial challenge?

Meet one-on-one with a financial wellness professional to discuss your financial goals, ask questions, and develop strategies that fit your individual situation.

We can help you with: 

  • Understanding financial aid
  • Financial planning and goal setting 
  • Banking and credit basics 
  • Budgeting and saving strategies  
  • Basic needs support 
  • Tuition and billing review 
  • Guidance on tuition appeals 
  • Connecting with resources
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Financial Wellness Resources

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial aid can help make your education more affordable through grants, loans, and scholarships. Use our cost calculator to estimate your educational expenses as you plan your budget. 

Our financial aid counselors are available to assist you through virtual appointments or email. You can also explore scholarship opportunities available specifically to ODUGlobal students, including the Disabled Military Scholarship.

Laptop Loan Program

Access to reliable technology is essential for success in online learning. Through our Laptop Loan Program, eligible ODUGlobal undergraduate students experiencing technological or financial need may request to borrow a laptop for the semester to support their coursework. 

Participation is subject to approval and availability.

Basic Needs Support

Financial wellness extends beyond paying for college. Eligible ODUGlobal undergraduate students enrolled in the current term have free access to TimelyCare's Basic Needs Support service

Connect with a dedicated case manager who can help identify free or low-cost resources in your local community, including food assistance, housing support, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and other essential services.

Financial Wellness Webinars

Build your financial knowledge by attending free Financial Wellness webinars offered each academic term. These virtual sessions cover topics such as financial aid, budgeting, money management, financial planning, and more to help you make informed financial decisions throughout your time at ODUGlobal. 

Visit our events calendar to view upcoming webinars and register for a session.