Financial Wellness Peer Educators

How long has there been a Financial Wellness intern program?
Financial Wellness services started in the Spring 2020 semester. Our first interns were for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Are Financial Wellness internships paid?
Yes, in addition to the training, experience, learning, friendship, and other positive outcomes members gain from this internships, interns receive a pay of $12/hour their first year on the team with potential for raises in subsequent years.

What is the time commitment?
The weekly time commitment for our interns are typically around 5-7 hours each week with significant (and mandatory) training and attendance requirements. Interns assist with facilitating workshops and meeting with students individually for appointments. Some weeks there will be few appointments, while other weeks may have more, so the time commitment may vary week to week. Most of the services are offered in-person, however some appointments, workshops, and team meetings may be held on zoom on occasion.

Appointment availability, workshop hours, and other internship commitments are based around student class schedules. Mandatory weekly team meetings occur every Tuesday at 5:30pm.

How will I be trained?
Applicants do not need to have knowledge in our content areas in order to become a member of our team. We have a semester training day at the beginning of each semester, with ongoing training throughout the experience during your regular weekly work hours. The training is updated through the semester as you learn new things every week. Interns typically become fully trained on budgeting within the first month of the internship, on credit by the end of their first semester, followed by student loans and basics of investing in their second semester on the team.

How long do people serve as Financial Wellness interns?
The minimum period is 1-year with most members staying 2 or more years. This is based off your academic plans if you want to stay on the team for more than one year.

When do you accept applications?
The application process for these volunteer positions is competitive. Our application window closes at the end of March. Use the link at the bottom of this page to apply.

Do you accept new members every year?
Yes, each year we plan to continue growing the team! We currently have 9 interns, with several graduating this year. We are seeking to hire around 5 new interns his hiring cycle.

Who can apply?
We accept applications from all students, though rising Sophomores and rising Juniors are particularly encouraged to apply.

Do you accept graduate or professional students?
Not at this time as this is designed to be a service and leadership opportunity for undergraduates only.

What majors do you accept?
There is no major restriction; all majors are welcome and encouraged to apply. Students in various majors (consumer studies, finance, CFP, etc.) may come in with additional knowledge to apply in this experience, whereas students in other majors may bring in additional perspectives to this work.

How many people are on the team this year?
The group has 9 members at this time.

What is the deadline to apply?
The Financial Wellness team is no longer accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.

May I also apply for the other student groups that Hokie Wellness has, such as HEAT (Health Education & Awareness Team) program or IMPACT?

You may only apply for one Hokie Wellness peer education group. You may not apply for one, decline an offer or not be accepted, and then apply to the other the same year. Likewise you may not submit applications to both concurrently.

We are happy to meet with you to clarify what each program does before you apply. Email Kevin Sutton at suttonkl@vt.edu if you have any questions.

Are there other peer education programs at Virginia Tech?

Yes, there are several other non-Hokie Wellness peer education programs.

How do I apply?
The Financial Wellness team is no longer accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.