Basic Needs

PEER Financial Wellness Consultations

Financial Wellness Consultations

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Have you ever had these questions?

  • Where does my money go?
  • Do I have enough money for groceries? For rent?
  • What are the financial aid resources available to me?
  • How can I build my credit as a college student?

Book a 1-1 virtual Financial Wellness Consultation with a FRESH Basic Needs Peer Educator!

What is a Financial Wellness Consultation?

  • You will meet with a trained Basic Needs Peer Educator for a 30-minute confidential consultation.
  • To book an appointment, you will submit an intake to provide information on your financial situation and describe what you would like assistance on.
  • During your appointment, your Peer Educator will walk through your intake and develop goals with you. Your Peer Educator will help you gain a greater understanding of where you stand today financially.
  • At the end of your appointment, you will have a list of the next steps that you can take in moving forward. A follow-up appointment may be scheduled so your Peer Educator can monitor and ensure your success.
*Note: If you have financial-aid specific questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (OFAS) for assistance! You may (1) call OFAS at (949) 824-8262 between Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, (2) schedule a 15-minute appointment with a financial aid representative, and (3) email OFAS.

RESOURCES

Check out our college-student-friendly personal finance resources!


FRESH Budget Template

New to budgeting? Visit our budget template that features a zero-based budget strategy. Hint: Book a financial wellness consultation with one of our Basic Needs Peer Educators to walk you through creating a budget!

Student Loan Simulator

Unsure about student loan payments? Federal Student Aid offers a Loan Simulator that helps you calculate student loan payments and choose a loan repayment option that best meets your needs and goals. You can also use it to decide whether to consolidate your student loans.

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UCI Campus Resources

Get Connected On-Campus!
Click to visit Student Success Initiatives website
Click to visit UCI Office of Financial Aid Website
Click to visit UCI Scholarship Universe website
Click to view FRESH about
Disclaimer: The services we offer are solely for informational and educational purposes. As Basic Needs Peer Educators, we are not certified to advise on your financial situation, but are trained to help you better understand basic personal finance concepts to promote financial wellness in a college setting.
In compliance with Chancellor Gilman's order of social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19, Financial Wellness Consultations will be provided via Zoom conferencing software.