Take Control of Your Financial Future
Our Financial Wellness Program is designed to help you feel confident, capable, and in control of your money—now and for life.
Through practical guidance and real-world tools, we help you build strong financial literacy and healthy money habits that support your goals both during college and long after graduation. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial footing, this program meets you where you are.
Learn About…
Budgeting and Goal Setting
Paying For College
Debt Management
Banking Basics
Saving and Spending Responsibly
Planning for the Future
Learn independently online using CashCourse or make an appointment for individual financial wellness coaching, because financial wellness isn’t just about money – it’s about freedom, confidence, and creating the life you want.
Financial Wellness Coaching
CWS offers one-on-one financial support through our Financial Wellness Coaching program. Meet with a Certified Personal Finance Counselor or a Certified Peer Mentor in Personal Finance to get support with creating and maintaining your budget, planning and saving for the future, and building your financial wellness skills.
- Gain Financial Literacy
- Start understanding saving, budgeting, and managing debt, paving the way for a sense of financial well-being.
- Navigate College Expenses
- Understand the different options to pay for college and living expenses so you can feel prepared to make informed choices regarding your expenses.
- Shape Your Financial Future
- We’ll help you plan for your future and set up goals that make sense for someone just out of college.
Connect With Us
We would love to hear from you! See below for our contact information, keep up to date with our upcoming events, and get familiar with our Certified Personal Finance Counselor and Certified Peer Mentors.
Meet The Staff
Tom Klaameyer, CPFC®
Financial Literacy Coordinator
About Me
Tom joins Eastern Washington University with extensive experience in education, leadership, and public service. A U.S. Air Force veteran and graduate of the University of Alaska, he spent his career in the Anchorage School District as a high school economics teacher and held leadership roles including Social Studies Department Chair, Economics Curriculum Committee Co-Chair, Athletic Director, and union president. He also served on the Anchorage Cops for Community Board and as a Public Education Health Trustee. Tom brings strong expertise in personal finance and a passion for student success to his role leading EWU’s Financial Wellness Program. He and his wife recently moved to Spokane to be closer to family and enjoy the Inland Northwest.
EWU Financial Resources
Take advantage of all EWU has to offer as it relates to your financial wellness.
Eagle Career Network Financial Wellness Page
The Eagle Career Network is our online mentoring community that connects current EWU students with EWU alumni who are working professionals in their career area. EWU students have the opportunity to request support such as a resume review, a call to ask advice, or a day of job shadowing, and build ongoing relationships with the greater professional community.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Visit the Financial Aid page to lean more about getting help paying for school with Federal and State funding, scholarships, and more.
Bursar’s Office
The Bursar’s Office assists students with making tuition payments, managing payment plans, refunding excess financial aid, setting up direct deposit, and answering billing questions. They also offer support for third-party reimbursements and guaranteed tuition plans, ensuring a seamless and positive financial experience for EWU students and their families.
Basic Needs
Our Basic Needs Navigator helps connect students with EWU and community resources, providing support with basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, and clothing. The Basic Needs Navigator can also help determine if a student is eligible for emergency financial assistance.
EagleNET
Use EagleNET to view your student account including information regarding your tuition, fees, scholarship awards, and federal aid disbursement.
