Peer Financial Counseling offers free one-on-one counseling sessions and group financial wellness workshops for all UVA students. Learn to manage your money, plan for the future, and feel confident about your finances. Book an appointment or visit us for a drop-in session during the semester: Tuesday through Thursday from 1 pm - 5 pm, in Room 237 of the Georges Student Center on the 2nd floor of Clemons Library.
What We Offer
We offer personalized financial counseling to help you sort out your financial values and support you in reaching your goals. Our trained counselors can help you with:
✓ Personal budgeting and financial goal setting
✓ Understanding student loans
✓ Building and managing personal credit
✓ Opening and managing a personal bank account
✓ Fundamentals of investing
✓ Identifying fraud and threats to your electronic identity
✓ Financial planning for internships or jobs after graduation
For specific questions about financial aid or student account charges, please contact Student Financial Services.
How It Works
- Book Your Session: Email us or use our booking form and tell us what you'd like to discuss.
- Meet Your Counselor: Meet in-person at Clemons Library in Room 237, or virtually via Zoom.
- Build Your Plan: Work one-on-one with a trained peer counselor who can help you develop a plan for your unique financial goals.
About the Program
Peer Financial Counseling is offered by Student Financial Services with support from the Jefferson Trust and Next Gen Personal Finance. We understand the financial pressures that come with being a college student — and we’re here to help you manage those pressures with confidence.
We are not financial advisors, and we are not SFS employees who manage your financial aid or student account, but we work closely with fellow students to help sort out your financial values and priorities, and provide ongoing support to stick with the financial plans you make. All of us have a financial story, but before your questions about your finances become a burden, come talk with a Peer Financial Counselor. We want to help you change your story.
Not sure if a Peer Financial Counseling session is right for you? See what other UVA students are saying about their experiences.
Visit us for a drop-in session during the semester Tuesday through Thursday from 1 pm - 5 pm, in Room 237 of the Georges Student Center on the 2nd floor of Clemons Library. You can also email us or schedule an in-person or virtual appointment through our booking page!
Workshops and Group Presentations
Interested in hosting a workshop for your club, class, or group? Email [email protected] and we’ll work with you to plan a session tailored to your group’s interests and schedule.
Meet the Counselors
Current Peer Financial Counselors
Our team of trained Peer Financial Counselors is here to provide personalized support, valuable resources, and help you navigate money management as a college student. Meet our current Peer Financial Counselors who are available to meet with you!
Alumni Peer Financial Counselors
Interested in meeting with a PFC program alum willing to share their working world experience with you as you build your personal financial wellness skills? Check out our alumni Peer Financial Counselors
Join Our Team
Passionate about personal finance? Want to help fellow students succeed? Become a Peer Financial Counselor and gain valuable experience while making a difference.
Student volunteers who join this program are trained in a variety of personal finance topics including budgeting, managing personal credit, student loans, and investing; and receive hands-on, supervised experience in a counseling role.
If you are interested, please fill out our application here, and we will get back to you soon.
Stay Connected
- Follow us on Instagram @pfcatuva for updates and money tips
- Contact us: [email protected]
- Visit us: Clemons Library, Room 237 (Georges Student Center)
- Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 1–5 PM (semester only)