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On June 22, members of the Howard University football team participated in a financial wellness workshop hosted by ChimeⓇ and Budget University, a financial education platform that equips individuals with practical money management and wealth-building skills.
The session covered budgeting, savings, credit building, investing, and long-term financial planning — with particular focus on helping student-athletes responsibly manage Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings as those opportunities continue to expand across collegiate athletics.
“As coach, my commitment is not just to produce a winning football team, but to ensure that each young man on this team is prepared for success in every aspect of life,” said Howard Football Head Coach Ted White, who played and coached in the National Football League (NFL) after graduating from Howard. “As a former college football player, I know it’s very important to have a solid understanding of financial principles. This program will go a long way in helping our young men.”
“Building financial progress starts with the right tools and information,” said Sara El-Amine, Vice President of Community at Chime. “Chime is proud to partner with Budget University and Howard University Football to help student-athletes develop the knowledge, confidence and healthy financial habits needed to support their success today and long after their college careers.”
Budget University founder and CEO Shelby Patrice highlighted the alignment between the two organizations’ missions: “Chime’s mission to educate 10 million people on financial wellness aligns closely with Budget University’s mission to close the financial education gap through culturally relevant education. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to build a strong financial foundation and create a promising future beyond the field.”
The workshop is part of Chime’s broader effort to expand access to financial education through partnerships with schools, universities, and community organizations. It also reflects Howard Athletics’ commitment to developing student-athletes as competitors, future professionals, and community leaders.