Financial Resources
Credit Union Membership
UNCW employees are eligible for membership in the State Employees' Credit Union, Alliance Credit Union, and the Hanover Federal Credit Union. Credit unions offer outstanding benefits including:
- Dividend-earning checking accounts with no minimum balance requirements and monthly maintenance fees of only $1.00
- Online banking services including free online billpay services for up to 20 transactions per month
- Variety of loans including first mortgage, home equity, vehicle and personal
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College Savings Plan (529 Plan)
North Carolina's National College Savings Program is designed to help make college affordable for every student and family. Contributions are made on an after-tax basis and may be made through payroll deduction. Click the button below to learn more!
NC College Savings ProgramUNCW Emergency Loan Program
UNCW provides an emergency loan of up to $250 to eligible employees for financial assistance during an emergency. An emergency loan may be granted to an employee for a reason that has placed the employee in an immediate financial hardship.
Emergency loans are available to permanent and time-limited employees of the university. Emergency loans are not available to probationary, temporary or student employees.
For more information about the emergency loan program, please contact the Payroll office at 962.3163 or complete the Request for Employee Emergency Loan form and submit to the Payroll office.
Emergency Loan Policy Request Employee Emergency Loan
Community Resources
United Way 2-1-1 offers free and confidential information and referral services for such needs as financial assistance, food and other basic needs, housing resources, transportation, child care, health care, and many other services. For detailed information about this service and its availability in your area, click the button below.
