The 2025-2026 FAFSA & CADAA are NOW OPEN! The UCR priority filing deadline is March 3, 2025. UCR SCHOOL CODE: 001316
UCR students who have not been able to file the 2024-25 FAFSA or CADAA are urged to contact the UCR Financial Aid office for additional support as soon as possible.
Yazleen Alonso
My name is Yazleen Alonso and I am the Manager for the Financial Wellness Program at UCR. A proud first-generation college graduate, I received my Master’s in Education in Student Affairs from UCLA in 2020 and my Bachelor's in Ethnic Studies and Spanish in 2017 from UCR. In 2020, I became a certified financial coach under The Center of Financial Social Work. I am passionate about working with college students and equipping them with quality and holistic financial education in order to transform their relationship with money and take control of their finances. It is my hope that our program can help empower students to feel more financially balanced and prepared for life here at UCR and beyond!
Fun fact: In my spare time, I enjoy reading fiction, watching TV and movies, and hiking.
Emily Baik
My name is Emily Baik and I am a third year Creative Writing and Education double major with a minor in English! As a low income student, financial wellness has been integral to my life. Although I’m still learning, financial literacy has grown my confidence and provides security in my day to day!
Some fun facts about me are that I have an extensive Snorlax/Munchlax collection and I play many different instruments!