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Ivy Tech Financial Wellness Program: Helping You Climb the Financial Vine
Amy Herman | May 6, 2025

Hey Wolf Pack! Have you heard about The Financial Vine? It’s Ivy Tech’s financial wellness program, designed to help you achieve lifelong financial success, without costing you a dime. Whether you’re trying to figure out how to budget for textbooks, save for groceries or just afford extra coffee during finals week, we’re here for you!


Outreach and Education

The Financial Vine offers lots of tools to make “adulting” easier when it comes to money. Don’t worry – we’ll walk you through it all and keep the tough financial lingo in check. 


Financial Counseling

Need help sorting out where your money goes each month? Our financial counseling offers one-on-one sessions where experts can guide you on making smart money moves to reach your goals. Keep reading to get more information on this!


Wellness Presentations

Want to learn more about managing your finances but just not sure where to start? Be on the lookout for wellness presentations happening on campus. They’re all about easy-to-apply financial tips, whether it’s learning to budget better or understanding how interest works. 


Resources

Managing your money can be tough, especially when you’re just starting to learn the ropes. Luckily, The Financial Vine can help you learn how to balance it. Ask a pro on our website if you have a quick question to be answered or check out Banzai. This interactive platform offers fun, bite-sized lessons on everything from avoiding financial pitfalls to the steps of smart saving.


Financial Empowerment Sessions

Calling all Lafayette Alpha Wolves! Want to talk money in person? The Financial Vine offers free financial empowerment sessions on campus during the academic year. 

Here’s what you need to know:
  • When: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Where: On campus at the Purdue Federal Credit Union branch
  • Who: Open to all Ivy Tech students, faculty and staff
  • Cost: Free! (we told you; we’re all about that student-friendly budget life)
Head here to lock in your time with a financial expert.


Powered By Purdue Federal Credit Union

The Financial Vine is powered by Purdue Federal Credit Union, and we’ve brought our A-game for you when it comes to financial resources. Along with the resources we provide through The Financial Vine, we offer a variety of products and services to fit your financial needs further.
  • Student-Friendly Checking Accounts1- Say goodbye to weird bank fees and hello to a checking account that actually makes sense for your life. 
  • Debit Cards - Get a debit card that works for all your daily expenses, whether it’s gas for your car or snacks for your study session.  Also, you can earn $5 a month just by using your Visa® Debit Card with our My Member Perks®2 program.
  • Credit Cards – Visa® Traditional Rewards Card3
Yes, credit cards can seem intimidating, but Purdue Federal makes it simple. Here’s why this card is a great option:
  • No annual, balance transfer or cash advance fees.
  • Low APR for the first year, followed by a fixed rate. 
  • And here’s the best part for students 18 and older—you can qualify without needing a co-signer! 
Have questions about our credit cards?  Feel free to stop by the on-campus branch to discover more details. 


We’re here for you!

Managing your finances isn’t always easy, and we get that it can be overwhelming. The Financial Vine is here to make the process judgement-free, approachable and easy to understand.

Whether it’s budgeting help or learning to build credit, we want to be your go-to resource for every step of your financial wellness journey. It’s time to make sure your finances are hanging on to the highest vine possible—because as an Alpha Wolf, you deserve nothing less.

The information and topics featured are for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. All financial situations and circumstances are different and may not apply to the specific information provided. Seek the advice of a financial professional, tax consultant, or legal counsel to obtain guidance specific to your needs.

 

Banzai Interactive and Library

Banzai offers lessons and tips on managing your finances, avoiding common financial mistakes, debt management, budgeting, savings, and more.

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1 Membership eligibility required. Subject to approval. $5 deposit in Member Ownership Share required.

2 View all disclosures of our My Member Perks program here.

3 Subject to credit approval. Visa Traditional: 1.9% Introductory APR for 12 months from date of account opening, then 15.5%-17.5% fixed APR based on creditworthiness. No Annual Fee. No Transaction Fees on balance transfer and cash advances. Up to 1% Foreign Transaction Fee on each transaction after conversion to U.S. dollars on Visa Traditional Rewards. Late Payment Fee up to $25. Returned Payment Fee up to $25. Other terms and conditions may apply. Membership eligibility required. Current Purdue Federal Visa accounts do not qualify for introductory promotion. Balance transfers and cash advances not eligible to earn rewards points.