Bears For Financial Success

Our new blog post is up! It’s all about how to eat on a tight budget & has great information for everyone! Check it out at the link above!

by Trae Sebastian Next to rent, food is often the highest cost for both students and households across the U.S. For students facing budgeting difficulties, it is very possible that making changes to dining habits would help plug a budget deficit. Even if you have a balanced budget, cutting down on your food expenses would enable you to save more money for your emergency fund or retirement. [ 801 more words ] https://ucbbffs.wordpress.com//seven-tips-for-eating-on-a/

Hello everyone! We hope that you are all staying healthy and well amidst midterm season Just a friendly reminder that FAFSA and Dream Act applications are now open! Please have your applications submitted before March 2nd but remember, applications are considered on a first-come-first-served basis so the earlier you apply the better! For help with the FAFSA: studentaidhelp.ed.gov... Dream Act Application help call: 888.224.7268

Don't let your money control you! Take charge now and set up a one-on-one appointment with one of our Financial Wellness Peer Educators. Sign up at financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs

Interested in financial wellness tips during Covid-19? We've got you covered! Please check out our blog post written by one of our amazing peers to gain more insights. https://tinyurl.com/bffsblog... ...And don't forget to visit us at financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs to schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our peers!

Happy Friday! We hope that everyone is staying safe and making the most out of our Virtual Fall 2020 Semester. In honor of all the hard work you've all done, BFFS is hosting another raffle for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! To enter, please follow the three EASY steps above by Thursday, October 8th at 11:59 PM (PST). Don't forget to make a one-on-one appointment with us at financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs and tune in to our IG page for more announcements and giveaway opportunities!

Did you know that financial wellness is essential to your overall wellness? That said, many experience avoidable stress due to their lack of preparation for financial literacy. Bears for Financial Success is a peer to peer service available to all Cal students interested in expanding their financial awareness! Visit us at financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs to make an appointment.

Here are more resources available to the Cal community! Go Bears!

Our team at BFFS encourages everybody in need of financial support for housing to apply!

Hello everyone! Did you know that iGrad is an online financial tool available to all UC Berkeley students? iGrad can help expand your knowledge of finances through its many features. Visit the website at ucberkeley.igrad.com to get more information. Don't forget to make a one-on-one appointment with one of our financial peer educators at financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs

A lot may have gotten in the way of your Summer 2020 plans, but nothing should get in the way of your financial wellness! BFFS is now available virtually. Make an appointment with us at financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs

BFFS is here to serve you for your financial literacy needs all Summer 2020! Visit our website at financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs to make a one-on-one appointment with a Financial Peer Educator.