Financial Literacy
When considering the cost of attending UNMC, we strongly encourage you to review your personal finances to ensure your financial well-being while attending school. Managing your finances is essential to your success both as a student and as health care professional.
It is important to review your financial aid award summary on MyRecords for each semester's disbursement amounts. The scheduled disbursements are in accordance with federal financial aid regulations. The disbursements must first be used to pay for your tuition and fees. The remaining financial aid will be issued to you as a refund so that you can pay for your books/equipment and cost of living expenses. Refunds can be several hundred to several thousand dollars to cover 4-6 months of living expenses at a time. Prudent money management will ensure that you have the resources to cover your expenses for the entire semester.
Online Seminars Spring Semester
Join the Office of Financial Aid on Zoom for these financial literacy seminars. Check your student Vitals email newsletter for the Zoom link.
- Identify Theft Overview, Jan. 22, 2026, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. on Zoom
In this presentation, you will learn about the methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself. You will also learn about information that is at risk and red flags to watch out for regarding common scams. See event in Engage. - Financial Planning as a Student and Parent, Feb. 3, 2026, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. on Zoom
In this session, we'll delve into the essentials of budgeting and how to manage your money effectively. You will also learn about different ways you can cut back on expenses and save money. See event in Engage.
- Investing 101, Feb. 12, 2026, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. on Zoom
In this session, you will learn practical ways to invest and save while in school. We'll also discuss various investing resources that students can use as well. See event in Engage. - Preparing for Your Financial Future, Feb. 23, 2026, 12:15-12:45 p.m. on Zoom
In this session, you will be able to learn about different ways to prepare for your financial future. We'll discuss prepping for your financial life after graduation, financial planning, retirement planning and more. See event in Engage.
Financial Literacy Resources
Financial literacy resources are provided here to give basic money management information as a starting point for financial education. While we believe this information to be of value, it is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of resources. The weblinks listed below were developed by the AAMC. The are valuable links for all health profession disciplines - not just for medical students.
Budgeting Basics
Financial Literacy Presentations
Q & A Sessions
Session 1
Financial Seminars
The UNO College of Business offers free virtual financial seminars to students and the general public from Wells Fargo. Please check back often as the future seminars will be added.
