“Not a Lot I Could Do”: Challenges Facing College Peer Financial Mentors
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-8-2024
Department
Educational Research and Administration
School
Education
Abstract
This study involved 54 peer financial mentors from seven institutions to explore their challenges when working with mentees. Challenges included: mentees presented financial concerns that exceeded the mentors’ ability, mentors frequently lacked the financial knowledge to provide highquality peer financial mentoring, and the shift in programming modality felt impersonal and introduced challenges. We conclude with recommendations for research, policy, and the administration of financial wellness and peer financial mentoring programs.
Publication Title
Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice
Volume
62
Issue
1
First Page
54
Last Page
66
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Z.,
Kayser, T.,
Kaus, J.,
Ray, S.,
Villa, M.,
Weber-Wandel, K.,
Schuman, P.
(2024). “Not a Lot I Could Do”: Challenges Facing College Peer Financial Mentors. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 62(1), 54-66.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/21864
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