Financial Management and Credit Repair

Current, future, or former Washtenaw County residents can participate in group or individual financial management/counseling and credit repair through these resources:

United Way of Washtenaw County
The Financial Coaching program works with residents on achieving longer-term financial well-being. United Way has partnered with TrustPlus to offer this program 

To get started, text the code UNITEDWAY to (646) 349-5959 or Visit the Trustplus website to create your account and schedule your meeting. 

More information about the program

GreenPath Financial Wellness
GreenPath offers services for debt counseling and management, bankruptcy, student loans, and housing concerns. Residents can connect to a counselor by calling 1-800-550-1961 or fill out the online request form.

GreenPath also has a webpage full of COVID-19 financial resources that are available.

Financial Planning with Credit Unions & Banks
Many credit unions and banks offer their customers free financial planning or budgeting services so make sure to check what your offers. Eastern Michigan University Credit Union in partnership with the University of Michigan Credit Union offers members complimentary financial counseling by contacting 734-662-8200 to request an appointment.

Financial Wellness | MI Credit Union Financial Advisor | UMCU

Other Resources

• Consumer.gov
• Free Annual Credit Report
• MI Money Health
• MyMoney.gov
• State of Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
• Free Income Tax Preparation and Site Locations in Michigan
  • The digital edition of Surviving Debt: Expert Advice for Getting Out of Financial Trouble is free to all during the COVID-19 emergency
  • Protecting your finances during the coronavirus pandemic | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)

NOTE: For participants looking to access down-payment assistance or affordable homeownership programs, financial management education and credit repair counseling may be required.