The WashU Office of Financial Well-being is excited to announce the return on September 28 of the iGrad Money Marathon, a four-week financial well-being challenge designed to help you build confidence and strengthen your financial skills — and you can win exciting prizes along the way!
Each week is made up of mini-courses on the iGrad platform and represents a new “mile” in your financial journey. Complete courses for each week to earn entries and get closer to crossing the finish line.
How to participate in the iGrad Money Marathon
- Sign up for iGrad with your WashU key.
- Complete at least ONE required course for each week’s “mile.”
- Every course you complete counts as one entry into that week’s prize drawing.
- Drawings take place every Monday. Winners will be announced and featured on social media.
- Courses must be finished by 11:59 p.m. each Sunday to qualify.
Weekly marathon miles
New miles will be added each week.
- Mile 1 — The Starting Line
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Prizes
Trader Joe’s reusable shopping bag loaded with snacks, treats, and TJ must-haves to level up your week.
Schedule
Course start date Monday, September 28 Deadline to enter Complete at least one course by Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. Prize drawing Monday, October 5 Required courses
Creating a budget (and sticking to it) 15 min Creating a financial plan for your priorities and goals 20 min Banking with financial institutions 15 min Banking beyond checking and savings 15 min Total time 65 min
- Mile 2 — Pace Yourself
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Prizes
Specially curated WashU gear (tote bag, backpack, water bottle, hat, and other athletic items)
Schedule
Course start date Monday, October 5 Deadline to enter Complete at least one course by Sunday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. Prize drawing Monday, October 12 Required courses
Saving for goals 30 min Setting up an emergency fund 30 min Understanding your paycheck and W-2 18 min Managing financial stress 25 min Total time 103 min
Rules
- All students (undergraduate, graduate, professional) are eligible to participate
- Each completed course counts as one entry for that week’s prize drawing
- Complete all courses to maximize your chances
- Entries reset each week — new weeks, new chances to win
- Except for Mile 4 which requires ALL courses to be completed
Winners
- Selected every Monday at 4 p.m.
- Notified by email
- Prize pick ups take place every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m.
- Featured on social media with their prize