UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa – The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, a unit of Student Affairs, offers confidential one-on-one financial coaching to help Penn State students tackle questions about budgeting, student loans, credit cards and other financial topics.
Appointments are available both in person and online. Undergraduate and graduate students may schedule a session through Starfish by searching for “Financial and Life Skills Center,” or through the Student Affairs website by clicking “Current Students: Schedule an Appointment.”
Graduate students are matched exclusively with fellow graduate student coaches or professional staff. Due to limited availability with graduate-level appointments, students who are having trouble scheduling are encouraged to email finlit@psu.edu to get accommodated.
“Financial wellness involves skills every student can build, no matter where they’re starting from,” said Sarah DeWolfe, assistant director of financial coaching. “Students sometimes think they need to wait until they graduate or are making significant income before they can start planning their financial futures. It doesn’t matter how much or how little money you have or make; the Sokolov‑Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center is accessible to all Penn State students, offering free coaching, workshops, and tools designed to meet you exactly where you are. We can help you work toward feeling confident and in control of your financial future, so you don’t have to figure it out alone!”
Faculty and staff members also can receive limited financial guidance. Those interested in pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) may email to schedule a session with a PSLF coach. Additional financial guidance may be scheduled by contacting PNC directly at psubankbenefits@pnc.com to schedule an appointment, or access free financial planning and counseling through the SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program. Faculty and staff can create an account through Penn State’s employee benefits portal.
Alumni are welcome to schedule an appointment as well, subject to availability by emailing finlit@psu.edu.
All coaching sessions are strictly confidential and tailored to participants’ individual financial needs and goals. Visit the Student Affairs website for more information.
Penn State Student Affairs supports holistic student success through advocacy, education, engagement, and care. With more than 30 programs and units, Student Affairs helps students thrive in and out of the classroom, discover community and belonging, build leadership skills, and create lasting memories. All programs and events are open to all students, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, or other protected class. Student Affairs is committed to building a community of belonging for all. Learn more about Student Affairs programs at studentaffairs.psu.edu.