
A practical, modern financial planner designed specifically for today’s college students.
College students are asking for practical life tools, not generic textbooks. And financial literacy is no longer optional. Built to support real-life money decisions, from budgeting and credit to post-graduation planning, My Money Playbook: College Edition is a high-impact, low-friction essential resource that fits perfectly in collegiate bookstores.
My Money Playbook: College Edition is:
Student-friendly with no jargon and no overwhelm.
Relevant to scholarships, part-time income, NIL, credit, and life after graduation.
Action-based with worksheets, prompts, and exercises.
Trusted by universities, athletic departments, and student success programs nationwide.
This money coach and planner combination complements coursework, orientation programs, first-year experience initiatives, and student success centers, making it an easy add-on for your bookstore.




scholarships
& grants
Managing refunds, scholarships, and stipends.
accessing
credit
Credit use education to support earlier access.
ENDORSEMENTS
& NIL
Navigating financial matters at a younger age.
general
expenses
Managing a budget and spending for the first time.
My Money Playbook: College Edition is relevant to all students, not just to a specific major, and directly supports campus financial wellness initiatives. It is widely used in athletic departments and NIL education, reinforcing its credibility and demand. The content aligns with student success, retention, and life-skills programming, making it an easy, low-risk recommendation for parents, advisors, coaches, and orientation leaders.
Students consistently choose My Money Playbook: College Edition because it helps them solve real problems they are facing right now.
| WHY | WHAT YOU GET |
|---|---|
| It feels relevant: | Students see themselves in the examples, including scholarships, refunds, part-time income, NIL, rent, credit cards, and post-graduation planning. |
| It is not overwhelming: | The planner breaks money down into simple, doable steps instead of long explanations or lectures. |
| It is interactive: | This is not a book that sits on a shelf. Students write in it, track progress, and use it throughout the semester. |
| It builds confidence: | Students gain clarity around money decisions they are already making, from budgeting to credit use. |
| It is recommended by trusted sources: | Parents, advisors, coaches, and orientation programs often point students to this planner as a practical starting point. |
Each section of My Money Playbook: College Edition is designed to be completed throughout the semester, making it a long-lasting resource rather than a one-time read. Students don't just read this book. They use it. My Money Playbook: College Edition includes:
Budgeting fundamentals built for variable income.
Credit basics and credit score education.
Debt awareness for loans and credit cards.
Goal setting for short-term and post-graduation life.
Emergency fund and savings strategies.
Weekly financial coaching and money exercises.
★★★★★
"Financial Footwork uses My Money Playbook to deliver financial education that resonates with LSU student-athletes, making complex money topics approachable, motivating, and practical. The program also extends support to LSU Athletics staff, ensuring financial guidance is relevant and accessible to everyone involved."
Dr. Melissa Weinsz
Tiger Life Director of Student-Athlete Development LSU
★★★★★
"Boise State Athletics partnered with Financial Footwork to implement My Money Playbook as part of its Blue Chip$ Financial Wellness Series, delivering consistent, year-round financial education to student-athletes. The program emphasizes practical money skills and long-term financial confidence both on and off the field."
Willie Wright
Student-Athlete Development, Boise State University
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First-year and transfer students
Student-athletes and NIL earners
Students managing refunds, stipends, or part-time income
Graduating seniors preparing for life after college
Parents looking for a practical, useful student resource
Orientation, first-year experience, and student success programs

Financial Footwork has been delivering financial education since 2017.
Financial Footwork serves universities, collegiate athletic departments, professional sports organizations (NFL and NBA), and corporations and student programs nationwide. Our approach is practical, judgment-free, and grounded in real-world application to make financial concepts accessible and immediately usable.