Using iGrad: a free financial literacy tool

UNC Bears Using iGrad: a free financial literacy tool

As a UNC student, you have access to iGrad, a free resource designed to empower you to make effective personal finance decisions and start your path toward financial wellness.

What is iGrad?

iGrad offers a variety of interactive features such as...

Courses that teach you the fundamentals of money management.

Articles regarding financial wellness and video webinars with financial wellness experts.

Real-world financial simulators such as mortgage, auto, and student loan calculators.

Financial trivia games.

Budget and expense tracking tools.

How to access iGrad as a UNC student

The iGrad account is free and easy to sign up. Follow these steps:

Visit our UNC iGrad Links to an external site. website to create an account and click the Sign Up button. iGrad uses the UNC single sign-on (SSO). Select Student Login and use your UNC username and password to create your account. If you have this information saved in your browser, it will automatically log you in.

Bonus materials

Check out these additional resources and ways to apply this content to your life:

Dealing with financial aid awards, student loans, and work study can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. Because each school is a little different, iGrad doesn't have UNC-specific information about these topics. However, UNC has staff dedicated to guiding students through these processes. 

The Office of Financial Aid Links to an external site. can break down and explain your financial aid award, including work study Links to an external site.. They can also work with you on understanding and accepting any federal or private loans.