Financial Wellness

Upcoming

FAFSA/CADAA Workshops

Register for a workshop to get in-person assistance with your 2025-2026 FAFSA or CADAA.

Wed., Feb. 5 | 2 - 4 p.m. | HUB 367

Thurs., Feb 13 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Tartan & Tweed*

Tues., Feb. 18 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Tartan & Tweed*

Wed., Feb. 19 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Career Center

Fri., Feb. 24 | 2 - 4 p.m. | HUB 269

Mon., Feb. 27 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Tartan & Tweed*

*Tartan & Tweed is located in the Student Services Building. Registration is required for all workshops.

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THRIVE at UC Riverside with the Financial Wellness Program

Many college students experience financial stress. It's our goal to give you the resources, knowledge and support to manage your money and THRIVE AT UCR!

The Financial Wellness Program can help you manage your financial aid options, set and achieve financial goals, and prepare for the future with information about credit and debt repayment.

Questions about Financial Aid?

Visit the Highlander One-Stop Shop for questions related to your financial aid package. Appointments aren't required, but they do have priority.

Click here to learn about filing financial aid package revisions and appeals.

Budgeting

There are a number of ways to create your budget, including apps and spreadsheets, but it all starts with two essential pieces: how much money you make and how much money you spend.

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Understanding Credit

Understanding how to responsibly use credit is an important consideration for your Financial Wellness.

Start Building Credit

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Video Resources

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Financial Wellness Library

Food resources, free software, and transportation discounts – There are so many resources available for you on campus and off to help you reach Financial Wellness

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Hey, UCR students...

Our personalized services are included in your tuition & fees

1:1 financial coaching is the first step in being financially fit.

At no additional cost, you can talk to a coach about anything related to finances, including:

understanding loans
finding scholarships
making investment decisions
buying a car & other large purchases

budgeting during college
opening & maintaining credit accounts
setting & achieving financial goals

Request a personalized financial coaching appointment today! After filling out the request, a member of our team will reach out to you to schedule an appointment. The more specific you are in your request, the better we can equip you with the tools you need to thrive at UCR and beyond!

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT