Temple University has partnered with iGrad to provide students with access to the award-winning iGrad financial literacy platform. IGrad is a free financial literacy resource offered to students, families, alumni and staff.
The iGrad platform educates students about how to effectively manage their finances. Based on artificial intelligence and propriety algorithms, iGrad personalizes financial information for each student’s situation and needs. The iGrad platform includes content for several functions including:
- Budgeting
- Savings and investing
- Student loans
- Scholarship searches
- Career to retirement
The iGrad platform offers easy and accessible courses, articles, quizzes, webinars, interactive games and more. These tools and techniques will assist students in developing effective financial habits, which will impact lifelong personal finance decisions.
How to Access iGrad
Students and alumni can access iGrad by performing the following steps:
- Login to TUPortal
- Select Cost & Aid
- Select iGrad
Families can access iGrad directly.
Once you access iGrad, all content and videos are available. You can also create a profile within iGrad to develop a more personalized experience with specialized topics that match your individual needs.
iGrad Suggestions
While a robust amount of content exists on the iGrad platform, below are some suggestions to get started:
- Tips to help you graduate debt-free
- Budgeting tool
- Student loan repayment options
- Scholarship search assistance
- Scholarship application tips
- iGrad money personality
- Saving for the unexpected
- Effects of bad credit