Financial Coaching Cats Money Lab

Drop in. Talk money. Find your next step.

Have a financial question? Working through a money decision? Not sure where to start?

The Financial Coaching Cats Money Lab gives University of Arizona students a place to drop in and talk one-on-one with a trained peer financial coach with no appointment needed.

You do not need to have anything figured out before you come in. Bring a question, a goal, something you have been thinking about, or simply a desire to get more intentional with your money.

Money Lab Drop-In Hours

Choose the option that works best for you. Financial coaching is available both in person and virtually during the hours below.

What Can I Talk About in the Money Lab?

Money Lab conversations can start wherever you are.
You might stop by to talk about:

• Building or adjusting a spending plan
• Saving for something important to you
• Managing bills and everyday expenses
• Credit cards, credit, or debt
• Financial decisions related to school
• Planning for an upcoming expense or transition
• Setting a financial goal
• Exploring your options when money feels tight
• Organizing your finances
• Making sense of a financial question or decision
• Figuring out what your next step might be

And you do not need to have a specific problem to meet with a coach. Sometimes it is helpful just to have someone to talk through your thoughts with.

What Happens When I Drop In?

When you arrive, you will be connected with a trained Financial Coaching Cats peer financial coach.
Your coach will not tell you what you should do or make financial decisions for you. Instead, they can help you:

• Sort through what is happening
• Identify what matters most to you
• Explore possibilities and resources
• Think through tradeoffs
• Set goals or identify realistic next steps

Financial coaching is a conversation designed to help you make decisions that fit your life, priorities, and circumstances.

Do I Need to Bring Anything?

No. You are welcome to simply show up with a question or topic you would like to explore. If you have information that would be useful for the conversation (such as a budget, bill, financial aid information, list of expenses, or other financial documents) you may choose to bring it, but it is not required.

Drop-In Coaching or Scheduled Appointment?

The Money Lab is a great option when you want to talk with a coach without making an appointment ahead of time. If you would rather reserve a specific time, want a longer conversation, or cannot attend during Money Lab hours, you can also schedule a one-on-one financial coaching appointment.

Schedule a Financial Coaching Appointment

About Financial Coaching Cats

Financial Coaching Cats is a no-cost peer financial coaching program from the Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona. Our trained student coaches work one-on-one with fellow students to help them explore financial questions, goals, decisions, and next steps in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Financial coaching is not about having all the answers, and it is not about being told what to do with your money. It is about having a space to talk it through, explore your options, and make financial decisions that make sense for you.