Financial Literacy Built for Athletes. Designed for Real Life.
Student-athletes are navigating more financial opportunity and responsibility than ever before. From NIL income and taxes to budgeting, credit, and investing, the decisions you make today can shape your future long after your playing days are over.
This financial literacy program, powered in partnership between Opendorse and Collegiate, delivers on-demand education built specifically for student-athletes and their busy schedules. The modules are practical, easy to understand, and grounded in the real financial situations athletes face. So you can confidently manage your money, maximize your opportunities, and build habits that support long-term success.
Whether you’re earning through NIL, balancing school and sport, or planning for life after college, this program meets you where you are and gives you the tools to move forward with confidence.
What to Expect
Impact of NIL on Personal Finances
Understand how NIL income really works—from contracts and taxes to financial aid and savings—so you can turn opportunities today into smart financial wins tomorrow.
Day in the Life of a College Student
Follow the real financial rhythms of a student-athlete’s life, including housing, off-season income, and post-graduation planning, to make smarter money decisions at every stage.
Budgeting:
The Why and How-To's
Learn how to build a budget that actually fits your lifestyle, helps you avoid overspending, prepares you for emergencies, and gives your money a purpose—not restrictions.
Taxes:
Top Tips for Prep & Filing
Get clear, practical guidance on filing taxes as a student-athlete, including NIL income, credits, deductions, and avoiding common tax-season mistakes.
Investing:
Strategies For the Future
Discover how investing works, explore simple strategies, and learn how starting early can help you build long-term financial security—no finance background required.
The Power of Credit:
Cards, Scores & Reports
Master the fundamentals of credit, from your first credit card to understanding scores and interest, so you can build a strong financial reputation that opens future doors.
International Students
Navigate U.S. banking, credit, fintech, and financial systems with confidence, tailored specifically to the unique needs and challenges of international student-athletes.