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Financial Literacy Resources

At Basic Needs, we recognize that financial hardships tend to be an underlying factor to accessing food or housing. Just like your education at UCSD is an investment, you need to invest into yourself to ensure you get your financial needs met. We believe it is your basic human right to have access to information that supports your financial literacy journey! 

Below you will see an array of financial resources we provide or are uplifting to serve your financial needs

Financial Budgeting Tips for College Students

For a lot of students, we are not taught financial literacy growing up. The Basic Needs Center is here for you! Having a budget not only saves you money, but also helps by reducing your financial stress long term! This portion of the series aims to provide you tips and resources on budgeting! Click here to see information to help you with financial budgeting tips!

**Please note: this resource is not fully encompassing and not meant to be a one stop shop**

Tips on Filing Your Taxes As A College Student

At Basic Needs, we understand how difficult it is to gain knowledge regarding financial literacy resources. Acknowledging the stress that comes with Tax Season, we want to provide you with some resources to feel empowered & have them available for you! Click here to see information to help you with filing your taxes.

**PLEASE NOTE: list is not fully encompassing and not meant to be a one stop shop. These are just some resources we want to uplift and free resources to file your taxes**

Tips on Finding a Therapist that is Right for You

There is often a stigma when it comes to seeking mental health support. At Basic Needs, we understand the impact food and housing challenges may intersect with mental health challenges. Click here to see resources to help you find a thearpist that is right for you and things to reflect/consider!

**Please note: this resource is not fully encompassing and not meant to be a one stop shop**

Health and Wellness to Live Your Most Balanced Life

A lot of times we get caught up in our day to day lives but it is important to remember we need to take care of home, ourselves. As much as you pritoritze your academics and wanting to build your future, we need to make sure we are able to show up! Click here for some tips and tricks on how to live your most balanced life when it comes to health and wellness.

**Please note: this resource is not fully encompassing and not meant to be a one stop shop**

How to Find a Doctor That is Right For You

Your health is a priority! Finding a doctor can feel daunting but there are many ways to find a doctor! Click here to learn about resources for your own financial wellness and how to find care that is cost effective for your budget!

**Please note: this resource is not fully encompassing and not meant to be a one stop shop**

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