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Current Hopkins Student Reminder – Submit Missing Documents

The deadline for the 2025-2026 financial aid application was January 15. If you haven’t submitted all required materials, we cannot process your financial aid request. For all applications that are complete, we will release awards in June. Check your status: Log into SIS Self-Service and review your To-Do List under the Financial Aid tab.

How to renew your financial aid

Summer Savings Waiver Grant – Apply By April 21

Don’t let finances hold you back from valuable summer experiences! Student Financial Support offers a Summer Savings Waiver Grant of $2,600 for students with need-based institutional grants who take on unpaid internships or research (20+ hours/week). This grant replaces your summer savings expectation.

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Financial Literacy Month: Weekly Giveaways

This April, Student Financial Support is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with lots of fun ways to test your current knowledge about financial wellness and win prizes. 

Week 1 | March 31 – April 4 | Read an iGrad article.
Week 2 | April 7 – 11 | Attend the April Financial Wellness Series webinar.
Week 3 | April 14 – 18 | Watch an iGrad video.
Week 4 | April 21 – 25 | Complete an iGrad course.

Note: Make sure to log into your free iGrad account when completing your weekly tasks to get credit!

Financial Literacy Month: Spin-The-Wheel

Answer financial wellness themed trivia questions to spin the wheel for prizes.

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Breezeway

Swipe Right: The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards

Join Student Financial Support for Swipe Right: The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. This session, led by a finance expert, will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of credit cards—from the application process to understanding interest rates and APR. You’ll also learn the benefits and potential drawbacks of credit card usage, along with expert tips and tricks to avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your credit card to meet your financial goals. 

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Join iGrad, a personal finance platform that can help you better understand how to manage your money. We’ll assess your finances – in less than 5 minutes – and recommend tools, content, and courses for your goals. Discover the latest content to stay up to date with trending and current events in the world of personal finance.

Basic Investment Principles

In this video, we’ll cover some basic investment principles so that you can have a better sense of how to maximize the future value of your present funds.

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Your Money Personality

Take our quick assessment and receive a free analysis of your money personality.

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Kickstart Your Credit Building Journey

Building your credit is a crucial part of achieving financial stability and independence. It requires consistent effort, responsible financial habits, and a strategic approach to managing your credit. To help you get started, we’ll break down the complex world of credit and give you some practical strategies for building a strong credit foundation.

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