Welcome to Islander Money Matters
Islander Money Matters is a Financial Literacy program designed to provide students with resources, support, and guidance for financial success!
What is Financial Literacy?
Financial Literacy refers to understanding basic skills and concepts as it relates to healthy financial behaviors and decisions. This understanding also means reflecting on your own experiences, culture, family values, and how you have been taught to approach money. When you have financial literacy, you have the power and confidence to make informed financial decisions.
Financial Aid Office
The TAMU-CC Office of Student Financial Assistance provides resources, support, and guidance in choosing the right financial plan to fit your needs. In addition, the Financial Aid Office hosts “Which Way”, a student connections platform for financial literacy. This platform provides specialized modules for financial literacy and is already available to you! Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
iGRAD
iGRAD is an online platform you can customize and learn from to gain financial skills that can be utilized throughout life. Areas of financial literacy include budgeting, financial aid, student loan debt, scholarships, career planning, and many other areas needed for financial success. This online program will increase university persistence through graduation. For more information contact Sebastian Garcia by phone at 361.825.3687 or email sebastian.garcia@tamucc.edu.
What is VITA?
VITA is the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and consists of a group of volunteers that fill out tax returns (for free) for lower income individuals and families. In 2024, the Coastal Bend VITA Coalition completed over 2,700 returns. Taxpayers were able to have the peace of mind that their tax returns were completed correctly for free. The refunds processed have a big impact on both families and our economy throughout the Coastal Bend. We would love to serve more families this year. For more information click here.