University of Illinois System

Financial Literacy Badges

Expand your financial skills through structured, self-paced learning across five core competencies. Complete three activities in any badge to earn your digital credential.
 

5
Badge Courses
50+
Modules
100%
Free

Borrow

Debt & Credit Management

Master the art of borrowing wisely. Learn about student loans, consumer credit, financial aid processes, and understanding your refunds.

Demystifying Financial Aid Student Loan Management Consumer Credit Game
Enroll in Borrow

Earn

Income & Career Development

Maximize your earning potential through career planning, scholarships, entrepreneurship, and understanding compensation and taxes.

Financial Wellness & First Professions Funding School with Scholarships What's Your Job Worth? Career Planning Tax Basics Side Hustles & Small Businesses Money in Entrepreneurship Choosing a Financial Pro
Enroll in Earn

Protect

Risk Management & Security

Safeguard your financial future with insurance knowledge, fraud prevention, emergency preparedness, and retirement planning.

Cover Your Assets Health Insurance Dissected Identity Theft & Fraud Planning for Your Nest Egg Financial Emergency Preparedness Memes & Money
Enroll in Protect

Save

Savings & Investment Strategies

Build wealth through smart saving strategies, investment basics, financial tools, and practical money-saving techniques for everyday life.

Financial Tools Save Money on Food Spend Less, Travel More Money in Relationships Investing 101Investing 102
Enroll in Save

Spend

Budgeting & Smart Spending

Make informed spending decisions through budgeting, conscious consumerism, understanding financial technology, and developing healthy money habits.

Budget Hacks Cash at College Conscious Consumerism Leveraging FinTech Speed vs Savings Study Abroad Finances Buying vs Renting a Home Inflation Money & Happiness Money, Stress & Habits
Enroll in Spend

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How to Enroll

If you have an active University of Illinois NetID, follow these steps:

1
Choose your badge

Click the enrollment button on any badge card above.

2
Log in with NetID

Click the orange “NetID Login” button.

3
Authenticate

Log in with your NetID and password.

4
Enroll in the course

Click “Enroll Me” under Self-enrollment.

5
Start learning

Complete modules and work toward your badge.

Tip: You can enroll in all five badge courses.

Browse Content (View Only)

To view course content without a University affiliation:

1
Visit any course

Click an enrollment button above.

2
Moodle-Only Login

Select the Moodle-Only Login option.

3
Enter the password

Password: SMMC

Want to earn badges?
Email studentmoney@uillinois.edu to request a Moodle account.

📚 How Badges Work

Complete at least three activities in a badge course which may include:

  • Interactive modules
  • Quizzes
  • Practical exercises
  • Reflection activities

✨ What You’ll Gain

  • Digital badges for LinkedIn and resumes
  • Practical, real-world skills
  • Knowledge to build strong financial habits
  • Confidence in financial decisions
  • Completely free access

Questions?

Need help with enrollment or have questions about the badges program?

Contact us: studentmoney@uillinois.edu