Financial Security
- Financial Wellness
- Laptop Lending Program
- College Student Discounts
- Basic Needs Emergency Grant
Financial Wellness Campaign
Bank on Yourself 2026
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 in 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 wellness journey!
Below you will see an array of financial resources we provide or are uplifting to serve your financial needs!
Winter Quarter Week 5: February 3rd - 6th Programs sessions
Tuesday, February 3rd | Financial Goal Setting
Leading the session: University Credit Union X Cross Cultural Center
Location: CCC Comunidad room
Time: 12pm - 1pm & 5pm - 6pm
Come learn about setting goals on personal finance and building credit
Wednesday, February 4th | Internship/Job & Career Search Strategies
Leading the session: Career Center
Location: Career Center Horizon Room *register via handshake*
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Strategies and tools to help you identify opportunities, stay organized, and move forward confidently in your internship or job search.
Thursday, February 5th | From Pantry to Plate: Air Fryer & Mason Jar Favorites
Leading the session: Recreation, Triton Food Pantry, & CalFresh
Location: Umoja Community Kitchen @ Marshall
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Live cooking demo & giving away a air fryer/rice cooker!!
Friday, February 6th | Personal Hygiene Distrbituon
Location: Library Walk, in front of Target
Time: 1:30pm-4pm
Get free personal hygiene items for FREE & ways to be sustainable
Winter Quarter Week 6: February 9th - 13th Programs sessions
Monday, February 9th | Dollars and Sense: Making Your Money Work in San Diego
Leading the session: Triton2Triton
Location: Warren Room in Price Center
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm
Learn smart budgeting tips and discover ways to make the most of your money in San Diego
Tuesday, February 10th | All Things Off Campus Housing
Leading the session: Off Campus Housing Office
Location: Dolores Huerta Room
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Learn about off campus housing, where & when to look, + more!
Wednesday, February 11th | Linkedin & Networking
Leading the session: Career Center
Location: Career Center *register via handshake*
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Come learn tips on how to make your Linkedin and network to land your dream job!
Thursday, February 12th | Smart Budgeting Workshop
Leading the session: Wade Lindenberger
Location: Dolores Huerta Room
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Come learn how to better manage and budget your money! Putting you on the path of financial independence
Friday, February 13th | Personal Hygiene Distribution
Leading the session: Personal Hygiene Program
Location: Library Walk, in front of Target
Time: 2pm-4:30pm
Come get free personal hygiene items for FREE & ways to be sustainable
Winter Quarter Week 7: February 17th - 20th Programs sessions
Tuesday, February 17th | Mind on my Money, Money on my Mind
Leading the session: Financial aid
Location: CCC Comunidad room
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Attend this Financial Aid Workshop to learn all things financial aid!!!
Wednesday, February 18th | Interviewing Strageties
Leading the session: Career Center
Location: Zoom *register via handshake*
Time: 12pm - 1pm (zoom)
This workshop covers how to prepare for an interview, strategies for sharing your experiences effectively, and tips for making a strong impression.
Thursday, February 19th |Conquering Time Management, The Little Things Matter
Leading the session: 8th College
Location: Dolores Huerta Room
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Learn about time management, goals, and productivity!
Friday, February 20th | Personal Hygiene Distribution
Location: Library Walk, in front of Target!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Come get free personal hygiene items for FREE & ways to be sustainable
Friday, February 20th | College Essentials: Sex ED, Safety, & Self-Care At UCSD
Leading the session: Off Campus Housing Office
Location: Marshall College Room in Price Center
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Come learn more about sex education and safe practices
Winter Quarter Week 8: February 23rd - 27th Programs sessions
Monday, February 23rd | Together in Care: Accessing Mental Health Resources
Leading the session: Student Affairs Case Management
Location: Dolores Huerta Room
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Come learn about how you can take care of your mental health
Monday, February 23rd | Start Small, Save Big
Leading the session: Students with Dependents
Location: Zoom *register via RSVP form*
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Come learn about resources you can utilize and budgeting tips if you have dependents
Tuesday, February 24th | Loteria
Leading the session: RAZA
Location: Dolores Huerta Room
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Come play Loteria with fun prizes like a air fryer, rice cooker, or passion planner!!
Wednesday, February 25th | FAFSA & Dream Act
Leading the session: Undocumented Student Services x FAFSA
Location: Basic Needs Center
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Get assistance with your FAFSA and/or Dream applications!
Friday, February 27th | Personal Hygiene Distrbituion
Location: Library Walk, in front of Target
Time: 1pm-4pm
Come get free personal hygiene items for FREE & ways to be sustainable
Thank You to our Collaborators
Financial Wellness Educational Downloads
Download printable resources, worksheets, and guides to help you build essential financial skills at your own pace.
Financial Wellness Educational Graphics
Explore our collection of infographics and visual resources designed to make complex financial concepts easy to understand.
Financial Wellness Educational Presentations
Request a customized financial wellness presentation for your group. Topics include budgeting, credit, student loans, and more.
Financial Wellness Educational Videos
Watch engaging video content covering key financial topics, from budgeting basics to advanced money management strategies.