Budgeting on Your Terms
College life is complicated—budgeting doesn’t have to be. Budget U gives students the tools to take charge, while keeping parents in the loop with clear visibility and simple approvals.
Our AI builds a personalized plan in seconds using data from 7,000+ campuses, and the Budget U app tracks spending automatically. Families collaborate without the tension of traditional “money talks.”
What Families Are Saying
“ This is exactly what we needed as our daughter starts at UW—clear plan, simple tracking, easy approvals. ”
- Natalie K
“ For the first time I actually know what I am spending and where, I feel more in control. I also like the reward cash when I hit my budget ❤️. ”
- Mia G, Freshman UW
Key Features
- Budget Like You Mean It: AI + data from 7,000+ campuses builds a right-fit budget in seconds.
- Track Without Trying: Purchases log automatically when you connect your favorite card or bank account.
- Stay in the Know: AI insights and notifications flag trends early and help you stay on budget.
- Connected Banking: Secure account connections to over 1500 banks, credit and debit cards.
- Smarter Choices: Personalized and curated deals for students to help stretch every dollar further.
- AI That Gets College:Practical tips and relevant insights designed to empower financial independence.

Budget U is your family’s partner in raising financially confident adults—less stress, clearer conversations, better decisions.
Bring a Budget, Not Baggage.
Start with the 30-day free trial family plan.