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Powercat Financial

Powercat Financial is Kansas State University’s interdisciplinary university-wide program to support financial well-being for our students and our community. We’re committed to equipping every student with the tools they need for financial success.

Powercat Financial's goals for students:

Develop college financial plan in their first year
For-credit exposure to financial literacy content in their course of study
Peer-to-peer financial counseling throughout college

Engagement Requests

Powercat Financial is here to partner with departments and units to help build programs that serve each of our unique groups across K-State. Additionally, Powercat Financial peer financial counselors are available to provide customizable presentations on a number of topics!

 

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Peer-to-Peer Counseling

Powercat Financial provides students FREE assistance and counseling on personal finances. Peer counselors support fellow students on budgeting, saving, credit, student loan repayment, and transitioning to work.

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Supporting students' financial well-being

Powercat Financial has made a difference in the financial well-being of many K-State students. Our biggest successes are when we help a student get on track financially allowing them to remain at K-State to pursue their degree or when students indicate we helped reduced their financial stress.

60,000+ students attended workshops
5,600+ students received peer counseling
Hired and trained 120+ peer counselors
Services available in-person or online



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Financial Well-being Resources

Take control of your financial journey. Access our 24/7 resources and tools designed to empower you with a deeper understanding of your finances.

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Recent Updates

Get Individualized academic, financial, and well-being support through Navigate

The newest feature in Navigate, I Need Help, is now available. These alerts allow students to request information about non-emergency resources related to academic success, financial well-being or personal well-being. After submitting an I Need Help alert, students will get personalized support within two business days.

To get started in using "I Need Help", click the green waving hand icon in the mobile app or desktop version. A staff member from the appropriate office on campus will reach out with more information. Learn more.