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When our students succeed, Kentucky succeeds.

18K+ Wildcats Participating

Across undergraduate, graduate and professional programs

$2.9M+ Earned by Students

Directly deposited for practicing healthy behaviors and learning

$9M+ Projected Account Value

Demonstrating real-world, long-term compound growth


What Is UK Invests?

UK Invests is a first-of-its-kind initiative that helps students build financial confidence through education, investing and engagement.

Through the program, students can strengthen their understanding of financial wellness, practice real-world investing and earn rewards for participating in activities that support their academic success and personal well-being. 

Developed in collaboration with Fidelity Investments®, UK Invests is designed to help students build habits that create lasting benefits for themselves, their families and their communities. 

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Why It Matters

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Real Habits.

Participate in activities that support academic success, wellness and personal growth. 

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Real Skills.

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions throughout life. 

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Real Impact.

Practice investing and develop habits that can contribute to long-term financial well-being. 

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UK Invests opened the door to investing for me. Before college, I wanted to invest but didn't know where to start. Through UK Invests, I gained the knowledge and confidence to begin investing, and I even discovered a passion for it that's led me to pursue a minor in economics.

Zachary
Computer Science Major

$1 million gift advances UK Invests, student financial success

A $1 million gift from James F. Hardymon, alumnus and former board chair, is expanding opportunities for University of Kentucky students to invest in their futures.

The gift strengthens UK Invests, which equips students with the knowledge and resources to better understand financial literacy, practice investing and earn monetary rewards for healthy behaviors tied to financial, academic and personal well-being.

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Current Students

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Future Wildcats

Discover how UK invests in your personal and financial future from day one.

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Alumni and Donors

Help expand access and empower more Wildcats to build lasting financial foundations.

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Employees

Eligible University of Kentucky faculty and staff can enroll in UK Invests.

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