Financial Wellness
Through OWAHI's partnership with IU's Office of Financial Wellness, you can now receive free financial coaching from expertly trained Jacobs students who understand the needs and experiences of musicians and dancers.
The Office of Financial Wellness and Education serves all nine IU campuses to help improve student wellness through financial education. Managing money is one of the tougher parts of life, especially on a student budget. If you find yourself struggling with your finances or don’t know where to start— we’re here to help! We understand that your financial situation affects your wellness and that your wellness can affect your financial situation.
We offer advice on the following topics:
- Savings
- Budgeting
- Credit and credit cards
- Student loans
- Debt
- Workplace benefit
- Study abroad
- Major purchases
- Interpersonal relationships
- Identity theft
- Financial well-being
- And more!
Hi, my name is Peter Bye (he/him) and I’m a Doctoral student at the Jacobs School in trombone. Prior to coming to IU, I lived and taught in New Brunswick, Canada, for seven years. I am passionate about teaching young musicians and am one of only a few Suzuki Certified Trombone Teachers worldwide. Outside of music, I love to go on hikes with my Border Collie, Ziggy, and make all sorts of Italian food – pizza, pasta, and espresso. As a graduate assistant with the Office of Financial Wellness and Education, I have helped students learn how to make great financial decisions in an increasingly complex world. I look forward to using my perspective as a musician to help empower other Jacobs students with financial wellness coaching. We (hopefully) aren’t all doomed to life as a poor musician!
Hello! My name is Anoushka Divekar (she/her). I am a 2nd year doctoral student in clarinet here at the Jacobs School of Music with a minor in Music Education and a Graduate Assistant of Student Financial Educators at the IU Office of Financial Wellness and Education. I am passionate about equity in music education and expanding access within our field, and am passionate about clarinet performance. My job at the OFWE has been an amazing experience, because financial wellness in the music realm is not talked about nearly enough. I believe that financial wellness encompasses understanding how your personal goals, beliefs, and values are influenced by various financial matters, and we work hard to make sure your finances are working for you. As a musician myself, I have learned a lot about navigating how my values and goals may impact my career and financial decisions. In my free time, I have gotten into weighted jump roping, tap dancing, Zumba, and especially Yin Yoga before practice sessions.