Yes. Every financial coaching session is completely free. There is no cost to meet with a coach.
Financial coaching is available to all BYU-Idaho students.
Open the scheduling page and choose a session time that works for your schedule.
Coaches can help with:
- Everyday money management: planning your finances, budgeting, building money habits, and building an emergency fund
- Debt and credit: navigating student loans, managing debt, and starting or improving your credit
- Work and your financial future: managing income and taxes, understanding investing, and clarifying employer benefits
No. Sessions are useful whether you're planning ahead or working through a challenge. It helps to come with a question or goal in mind, such as a budget you want to build or a loan you want to understand.
Each coach is a BYU-Idaho financial planning student who has completed training in personal finance and coaching. They can help you build a clear plan and take your next step with confidence.
No. Coaches provide education, guidance, and planning support to help you make your own informed decisions. They are not licensed investment advisors, tax preparers, or attorneys.
Yes. Your financial details stay private. Sessions are one-on-one and focused on your goals and questions.
Sessions are held on Microsoft Teams video calls. You will receive a meeting link in your BYU-I email after scheduling an appointment. Each appointment is scheduled for a 45-minute time block.
Yes. Students are encouraged to continue meeting with coaches more than once to stay on track with their goals and build on what they’ve learned.