UC Merced Financial Wellness Center

UC Merced Financial Wellness Center The official page of the Financial Wellness Center at the University of California, Merced.

Creating an inclusive and collaborative student-centered space that prepares students to forge their own path to financial wellbeing.

06/03/2026

Catch me walking everywhere this summer smh

05/27/2026

Summer Jobs & Pitfalls ☀️

Do you have a job or are looking for one this summer? Here are some red flags to look out for 🚩

The job asking you to pay for equipment / training 🔬

Employers seeking unpaid labor 🧹

Promises that seem to good to be true 💸

Swipe through the slides to learn more!

Accessibility Descriptions:

Page 1: Title Page - Displays the title “Summer Jobs and Pitfalls”, the UC Merced Bobcat Statue, and a Capybara surfing on a wave

Page 2: Displays the title “Money out of your pocket”, the subtitle “Having you pay for equipment and promising to reimburse later is a red flag to look out for”, and a capybara lying in cash

Page 3: Displays the title “Unpaid Labor”, the subtitle bullet points “asked to work over-time without conversation, no breaks, no protocol for sick / vacation days, ‘internships’ (unpaid with no opportunity for training or development)”, and seven capybaras cleaning

Page 4: Displays the title “Too good to be true”, the subtitle bullet points “Fast hiring without interviews, lack of info during onboarding, overly high salary promises, no written offer”, images of red flags, a capybara with a magnifying glass, “we are hiring” signs, and a join our team text bubble

Congratulations to our incredible Bobcat Financial Coach and Content Creator, Aida! ✨🎓 Aida has served the FWC team for ...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to our incredible Bobcat Financial Coach and Content Creator, Aida! ✨🎓

Aida has served the FWC team for the past two years, creating inspirational content, collaborating with businesses and campus departments, finding methods to improve outreach, and overall has been a strong, capable leader.

You’ve achieved so much both with our center and beyond, including earning your degree in Psychology. Your engagement and motivation to pursue your goals shines through all the hard work you do. As you embark on your next chapter, know that you have made a lasting impact on our Bobcat community 🐾

Thank you for being an integral part of the Financial Wellness Center! We are so proud of you and excited for your bright future ahead! 💙💛

05/13/2026

Virtual Visits are open for the summer ☀️

Sign up through calendly!!
We help with moving off campus, looking at jobs or side hustles, building a summer budget, and so much more!

Our meetings are completely virtual, confidential, and FREE ✨

05/13/2026

Shouldn’t have procrastinated till the last minute this time around 🤦🤦🤦

05/08/2026

Do you have health insurance? Save money by submitting your UCSHIP Waiver by the July 27th Deadline ‼️

For more information visit 🩺

05/07/2026

Everyone is locked in 🔒🔒🔒studying for finals at the library.

04/29/2026

Maintain your emotional and financial SecuriTEA 💸

The Financial Wellness Center and the CARE team go over financial abuse and signs to spot it when it’s occurring ‼️

If you, or anyone you know is showing signs of being abused in any way, including financial abuse, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

Confidential Campus Advocates: 📞 (209)-386-2051
Counseling and Psych. Services: 📞 (209)-228-4266

Want to feel secure and financially independent 💰Schedule a 1:1 coaching session with FWC: calendly.com/ucm1

04/28/2026

It’s finally finals season. We are at the finish line, just keep on going!!

04/24/2026

Do you have CuriosiTEA about the FREE resources available for you 🫵 at the UCM Library 📚

Here are some options available:
- Meet with a librarian
- Access to New York Times
- 24/7 Chat with a Librarian
- GIS Center & Services
- Study room reservations
- Items for loan:
books, DVDs, markers, cables,
headphones, digital cameras

Address

5200 N Lake Rd
Merced, CA
95343

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1:30am

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