Financial Wellness
Overview
Money: whether you love it or hate it, have a lot of it, or very little, there is no escaping the influence that money can have on your education, career, relationships, extracurricular activities, health, and most aspects of life! While we live in unpredictable times, there are tangible steps to consider in order to improve your financial wellness over time. Build the fundamental tools and necessary skills that will help you make informed decisions about short-term and long-term finances.
Students talking to students about Finances - take a look!
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The information in these modules is not intended to replace the services and advice from a medical or mental health professional.
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Additional help and tips.
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Do you know your credit score? Credit affects more aspects of your life than you may realize -- the ability to buy a home or car, get a credit card, rent an apartment, or even get a job can be affected by your credit score. Check out What's Your Credit Score?
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Are you on track with your finances? Check out 10 Steps to Financial Success to see if you're on your way to a stable financial future.
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Having health insurance is a big part of Financial Wellness for students. If you still don't have it, start the process with the Covered California website Links to an external site..
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UC Davis has put together a great page on Financial Wellness for their students Links to an external site., take a look you might find something valuable to you.
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What is your financial attitude? It may help you understand how you feel about money and to work toward a better financial picture. Take this Financial Attitude quiz Links to an external site. to see where you stand (You can print this document or write down your answers on a piece of paper).
Where is the Closest Help to Me?
Although this course has helpful information, it can't replace the face-to-face time we need sometimes. Need local help?
Click here to find mental health resources (Links to an external site.)
Click here to find general health resources
Student 101 & Cuesta Campus Well (Links to an external site.) is one of the ways that we are working to enhance Cuesta College’s culture of wellness.
Locate a health and mental health center near you
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How are your spending life choices? Take the Personal Financial Wellness Scale Quiz to help you figure out if you're off to a good start.
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Interested in applying for financial aid? Visit Federal Student Aid. Links to an external site.
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Visit I Can Afford College Links to an external site. for a step-by-step guide to financial aid and a financial aid office locator.
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Your turn: Fill out your own Financial Monthly Budget & Planning Sheet.
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Visit NerdWallet Links to an external site. for info on credit cards, loans, banking, investing, and more
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Know someone who needs help? Follow the link on the Kognito logo to learn more about how you can help others.
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