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UCSC SlugCents SlugCents is UC Santa Cruz's official financial wellness program. Visit us at slugcents.ucsc.edu for details!

UCSC students can come to SlugCents to get help with all kinds of financial questions and issues.

If you've been avoiding scary money tasks, SlugCents and SHOP are ready to help! Come to the SlugCents office on Thursda...
10/21/2026

If you've been avoiding scary money tasks, SlugCents and SHOP are ready to help! Come to the SlugCents office on Thursday, 10/29, for support and guidance with even the most frightening money questions and challenges! Pizza, treats & a $50 gift card raffle await you!

Thursday, October 29
1-5 PM
SlugCents Office - 203 Hahn Student Services, next to Financial Aid

Sponsored by SlugCents & SHOP> Email [email protected] with questions and accommodations.

UCSC Undergrads: Want to graduate early? Learn about 3-year majors, benefits of graduating early (like saving money on t...
10/06/2026

UCSC Undergrads: Want to graduate early? Learn about 3-year majors, benefits of graduating early (like saving money on tuition!), how summer session might (or might not) fit in with your 3-year plan, and how to get started with your own plan.

Wednesday, October 14
12:15-1:30 PM
Redwood Lounge, located at Hahn Road & Steinhart Way, above Quarry Plaza near the Bike Co-Op

Register for the workshop, lunch, and raffle with the QR code in the post!

This event is co-sponsored by Latin American & Latino Studies (LALS) and the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program.

Hope to see you there!

If you apply for financial aid with the FAFSA, you can apply today! The CADAA application will open on October 1.The Cal...
09/30/2026

If you apply for financial aid with the FAFSA, you can apply today! The CADAA application will open on October 1.

The California Priority Deadline for both the FAFSA and the CADAA is March 2, 2027, but don't wait until then! Apply asap!

Start your FAFSA Application here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Start your CADAA Application here: https://www.csac.ca.gov/apply

If you need help completing the FAFSA or CADAA, you can visit the UCSC Financial Aid & Scholarships Office OR the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program. Both offices are located at Hahn Student Services on the second floor.

Make an appointment with Financial Aid here: https://financialaid.ucsc.edu/get-support/connect-with-us/

Make an appointment with SlugCents here: https://slugcents.ucsc.edu/meet-with-us/

Hey Slugs! To help protect your personal and financial information, PLEASE:CAREFULLY EXAMINE EMAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE YOU ...
09/11/2026

Hey Slugs! To help protect your personal and financial information, PLEASE:

CAREFULLY EXAMINE EMAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE YOU RESPOND OR ACT: Official university communications will only come from .edu addresses.

DO NOT send payments to UCSC via ACH/wire transfers to external bank accounts: Official UCSC payments are never sent to third-party bank accounts using ACH routing numbers.

DO NOT bypass standard payment portals based on email instructions: Even if an email accurately lists your name, ID number, or exact billing balance, always make payments directly through the secure university portal, which can be accessed via MyUCSC.

DO NOT call phone numbers provided in unverified emails: Scam emails can list non-UCSC phone numbers. Always verify phone numbers on the official UCSC website.

ALWAYS manage and pay your student tuition and fees exclusively through the official UCSC portal. If you ever have questions about the validity of a billing notice, reach out to Student Business Services directly or see all valid payment options on the Student Business Services website: sbs.ucsc.edu.

Hey Slugs! To help protect your personal and financial information, PLEASE:Do NOT send payments to UCSC via ACH/wire tra...
09/11/2026

Hey Slugs! To help protect your personal and financial information, PLEASE:

Do NOT send payments to UCSC via ACH/wire transfers to external bank accounts: Official UCSC payments are never sent to third-party bank accounts using raw ACH routing numbers.

Do NOT trust non-UCSC email addresses: Official university communications will only ever come from .edu addresses.

Do NOT bypass standard payment portals based on email instructions: Even if an email accurately lists your name, ID number, or exact billing balance, always make payments directly through the secure university portal, which can be accessed via MyUCSC.

Do NOT call phone numbers provided in unverified emails: Scam emails can list non-UCSC phone numbers . Always verify phone numbers on the official UCSC website.

Always manage and pay your student tuition and fees exclusively through the official UCSC portal. If you ever have questions about the validity of a billing notice, reach out to Student Business Services directly or see all valid payment options on the Student Business Services website: sbs.ucsc.edu.

UCSC Students: Want to save money when paying your UCSC bill? Pay directly from a bank account in UCSC eBill/ePay and th...
08/28/2026

UCSC Students: Want to save money when paying your UCSC bill? Pay directly from a bank account in UCSC eBill/ePay and there's no service fees! Pay with a debit card, credit card, or any other option and you'll be charged a service fee :(

By the way, your fall quarter UCSC bill is ready in MyUCSC!

Bill and payment due dates for Undergraduate and graduate students are at https://sbs.ucsc.edu/payments-billing/billing-schedule/

General billing information and payment options from UCSC Student Business Services are at https://sbs.ucsc.edu/payments-billing/

Have questions about your bill?
Email Us: [email protected]
Phone: (831) 459-2107
Office and phone hours: M-F: 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 4 PM
Website: https://sbs.ucsc.edu/

Need to file your tax returns? Let us do it for you! The certified volunteer tax preparers of Students in VITA at UCSC a...
03/18/2026

Need to file your tax returns? Let us do it for you! The certified volunteer tax preparers of Students in VITA at UCSC are available Wednesday and Thursday of finals week from 1-5 PM at the SlugCents office.

Can't do it now? Come in during Spring Quarter! We're closed for Spring Break but we'd love to help you when we reopen on Monday, March 30.

See our tax preparation checklist for college students to find out what tax forms and information to bring with you at https://www.linktr.ee/slugcents

Want to pay $0 to file federal AND state tax returns online? Send an email to [email protected] with "File Taxes Free" in the subject line and we will send you a link to the free version of TaxSlayer, an online tax preparation software similar to TurboTax, FreeTaxUSA, and other tax sites that advertise "free" but don't always deliver.

If you have tax questions, please drop by the SlugCents office. We cannot answer tax questions via email (sorry!).

SlugCents Financial Wellness Program
Hahn Student Services, Room 203 (next to the Financial Aid office)
Website: slugcents.ucsc.edu
Email: [email protected]

It's not too late to waive UCShip health insurance for Spring Quarter! The deadline submit your waiver and required docu...
03/10/2026

It's not too late to waive UCShip health insurance for Spring Quarter! The deadline submit your waiver and required documents by March 13, 2026.

Waiver instructions are at https://health.ucsc.edu/billing-insurance/uc-ship/waiving/

This reminder was brought to you by the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program. Why? Because we don't want you to have to pay for things you may not need, like extra insurance coverage or late waiver fees. Hope this helps!

SlugCents Financial Wellness Program
Hahn Student Services, Room 203
next to the Financial Aid office
web: slugcents.ucsc.edu
appointments: slugcents.ucsc.edu/meet-with-us

UCSC students, staff, and community members who are U.S. citizens or residents for tax purposes and had $69,000 or less ...
02/26/2026

UCSC students, staff, and community members who are U.S. citizens or residents for tax purposes and had $69,000 or less in income in 2025are invited to the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program for free tax preparation from the IRS-certified tax preparers of Students in VITA at UCSC. Our tax site is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 1-5 PM, through April 15 (closed for Spring Break) at the SlugCents office, located at Hahn Student Services, room 203 (upstairs next to Financial Aid). See https://linktr.ee/slugcents for details.

International students and scholars are invited to use the free software and resources from Glacier Tax Prep, made possible by International Student Services & Programming (ISSP). More information at https://linktr.ee/slugcents.

Want to do your own taxes for free? U.S. citizens and residents for tax purposes with 2025 income of $89,000 or less can use a free version of TaxSlayer, an easy-to-use tax preparation software similar to TurboTax. To get the information and access link to the free version of TaxSlayer, email [email protected] with “File Taxes Free” in the subject line.

Enjoy dinner and card crafting for someone special this Monday, February 9 from 5-7 PM at the SlugCents office! We will ...
02/05/2026

Enjoy dinner and card crafting for someone special this Monday, February 9 from 5-7 PM at the SlugCents office! We will provide the food, all the supplies for your card creations, and postage stamps so you can send them before February 14.

Special guests from the Sustainability Office and the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program will be there to share ideas for making Valentine's Day gifts more sustainable and less expensive.

Registration is required - seating is limited.
SlugCents is located at Hahn Student Services, Room 203 (upstairs next to Financial Aid).

Hope to see you there!

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