Financial Wellness

“Financial literacy not only involves the ability to count your money, it also tests your ability to evaluate with each decision you make.” – Wayne Chirisa

What is Financial Wellness at RTC

RTC’s Financial Wellness is a state literacy (education) and resource initiative that is available and accessible to both RTC students and the general public at no cost. RTC is partnered with WhichWay and the Money Smart Financial Coaching program to provide individuals with the most effective platform, comprehensive resources, and empowering workshops to support individuals in making informed and best decisions. These resources and support include, but are not limited to managing personal finances, maximizing postsecondary aid, managing college expenses/student funding, accessing education loan counseling, and prepayment programs.

• The Money Smart Financial Coaching program is a free student-affiliated financial coaching service made possible by a grant from JPMorgan Chase. Students can register here. Also our Student Resource Case Manager, Nate Ezelle at the RTC Wellbriety Center is available via emailing: nlezelle@rtc.edu or phone: (425) 235-2110 for more information.
• WhichWay is a free interactive platform that provides information to help you better manage your personal and educational finances. With this partnership, we are able to offer you learning content, videos and interactive exercises, budgeting and cost calculators, loan and scholarship resources. The program allows you to create a spending and saving plan, help you to identify where your money is going and how learn how to take control of your debt, whether it is from loans or credit cards. We hope you take full benefit of the following resources, which are accessible by mobile and web browser:
  • WhichWay personal financial modules
  • Achieving financial goals
  • Paying for college
  • Free student loan counseling

Getting Started with WhichWay

WhichWay is simple to start. Visit WhichWay and register with this access code 4837.

Note: Financial Aid terms including limits, eligibility, interest rates and repayment options, are regulated by the U.S. Department of Education and are subject to change. For the most recent information and updates, consult the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education website. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax or financial advice.