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
- Mile 3 — Hit Your Stride
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Prizes
Winners get to pick one awesome item — Apple Watch, wireless headphones, digital camera, or Nintendo Switch!
Schedule
Course Start date Monday, October 12 Deadline to enter Complete at least one course by Sunday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. Prize drawing Monday, October 19 Required courses
Using credit cards responsibly 20 min Getting out of debt (and avoiding it in the future) 45 min Mastering credit and optimizing your score 20 min Understanding credit reports and scores 12 min Total time 97 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