The WashU Office of Financial Well-being is excited to announce 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 all required courses for each week’s “mile.”
- Every course you complete counts as one entry into that week’s prize drawing.
- Drawings take place every Monday at 4 p.m. 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.
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, February 2 |
| Deadline to enter | Complete at least one course by Sunday, February 8 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Prize drawing | Monday, February 9 at 4 p.m. |
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 |
Prizes
Specially curated WashU gear (tote bag, backpack, water bottle, hat, and other athletic items)
Schedule
| Course start date | Monday, February 9 |
| Deadline to enter | Complete at least one course by Sunday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Prize drawing | Monday, February 16 at 4 p.m. |
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