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Center for Financial Wellness

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We are a peer-to-peer financial wellness program housed in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at UC Berkeley. We offer workshops and one-on-one appointments to help students manage their personal finances in college and beyond. Although we are based in the Financial Aid and Scholarships office, we do not provide financial aid counseling. For financial aid questions, please visit Cal Student Central in 120 Sproul Hall or create a case online at: studentcentral.berkeley.edu

11/07/2025

⏰ One Week Away!

Join us for Money, Work & Well-Being: Personal Journey and Future Path, a virtual panel exploring how money habits, innovation, and equity shape our well-being and opportunities.

💡 Financial wellness is a foundation for health, career, and life success—and this discussion brings together two inspiring voices leading the way:

📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 12–1 PM PST
🔗Link in the comments!

11/06/2025

Happy First Gen College Day! 💙💛
Today we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and journeys of first-generation college students here at Cal. Your stories inspire us every day. 🐻🎓

11/04/2025

"💰 Ready to take charge of your finances?
Join the UC Berkeley Center for Financial Wellness this November for a series of free workshops on budgeting, credit, taxes, and investing!
📍 Learn skills that build lifelong confidence in your money decisions.
🔗 Sign up: tinyurl.com/CFW-Fall25-Workshops"

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your CFW coaches! 🎃👻
We hope your day is filled with treats (and no scary surprises in your budget 😉).

10/30/2025

Happy National Checklist Day 📝
Today’s the perfect time to build your own spending plan. Start with our simple checklist and take the first step toward feeling more confident with your money.

📍 Visit us in Sproul Hall 210 or meet with a coach virtually
📅 Schedule: tinyurl.com/financiallywell

10/27/2025

🎃 Halloween doesn’t have to haunt your wallet!
Check out these budget-friendly costume ideas 👻
💡 Tip: Use what you already have, borrow from friends, or DIY your look!

10/23/2025

When you realize the Center for Financial Wellness isn’t open yet 😤
Come see why everyone’s banging down the door for free money tips, resources, and workshops at Sproul 210!

10/21/2025

Credit cards can feel confusing at first, but understanding the basics makes a huge difference. 💳 At the Center for Financial Wellness, we’re here to help UC Berkeley students learn how credit cards work, why credit scores matter, and how to use them wisely. Building healthy money habits now sets you up for future success! ✨

10/18/2025

💭 Think you know student loans?
Test yourself with our “This vs. That: Student Loan Edition 💸”
We’re breaking down the biggest myths about borrowing from grace periods to repayment plans. 👀
👉 Swipe to see what’s fact vs. myth and learn how to take control of your loans.
📍 Visit us in 210 Sproul Hall | 🔗 linktr.ee/cfwdebt

10/16/2025

Today, we’re celebrating Anne, Stephanie, and Jen for their amazing mentorship, support, and leadership. 🌟

Thank you for always guiding us and cheering us on, we’re so grateful to be part of your team! Here’s to the incredible impact you make every day at CFW 🙌

10/14/2025

💙October is Disability Awareness Month! It's time to celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and the resources that empower students with disabilities at Cal.

Being a DSP student means you have exclusive benefits like tech grants, health discounts, free transit, and more. Check out these resources and connect with the Center for Financial Wellness at Sproul 210 to learn more!

10/10/2025

DSP is hosting weekly office hours. It’s a great chance to get questions answered and connect with support. 🙌

🗓️ Wednesdays, 2–3 PM
📍 Slottman Hall – Basement (next to Unit 1 & Underhill)

Make the most of the campus resources available to you: stop by if you’re a DSP student! 💛💙

Address

210 Sproul Hall
Berkeley, CA
94720

Website

http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/financial-wellness

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