All information provided in connection with the Bears for Financial Success is for informational
We are a peer-to-peer financial wellness program housed in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at UC Berkeley. We offer workshops and one-on-one appointments to help students manage their personal finances in college and beyond. Although we are based in the Financial Aid and Scholarships office, we do not provide financial aid counseling. For financial aid questions, please visit Cal Student Central in 120 Sproul Hall or create a case online at: studentcentral.berkeley.edu
09/07/2026
Join us this Thursday afternoon to learn more about building long-term financial wellness! Learn about making successful financial plans catered to your plans and financial goals. Register through our website or visit tinyurl.com/takechargemoney to join the workshop!
09/03/2026
"💰 Start the school year financially strong! Whether it’s checking your financial aid, setting a budget, or planning for everyday expenses, taking a little time now can help you stay on track throughout the year.
Small steps today = less financial stress later. 📚✨
🐻💙💛"
08/26/2026
Join us tomorrow for a workshop on building a spending plan to track your expenses and understand how to budget your money. Register using the QR code, or visit our website to attend!
08/25/2026
Welcome back, Bears!
We hope you’ve had a great start to your fall semester! We’re excited to share that CFW Coaches will begin taking appointments again starting August 31st.
Whether you’re looking to build a budget, develop healthy financial habits, better understand your financial aid, or simply have questions about managing your money, our coaches are here to help.
Book your 1:1 appointment through the QR code, or our website. We can’t wait to support you this semester!
08/24/2026
We’re kicking off the school year with four different workshops in August and September! Join us to set yourself up for financial wellness this school year and learn about topics ranging from financial planning to credit card essentials. Scan the QR code to register for our workshops!
08/20/2026
Come say hi! 👋💙💛
We’re excited to welcome you to campus! Have a question, want to learn more, or just want to play a game and grab some swag? Come see us at GBO and Caltopia! 🎉
08/18/2026
New to Berkeley, or just looking for new things to do in the area? Check out these recommendations for fun Berkeley activities that won’t break the bank, ranging from the great outdoors to arts and good food!
Activities featured:
UC Botanical Garden: https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/
Tilden Regional Park: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
BAMPFA: https://bampfa.org/
Hertz Hall Noon Concerts: https://music.berkeley.edu/noon-concerts
Cheeseboard Collective: https://cheeseboardcollective.coop/
Thai Temple Sunday Brunch: https://www.instagram.com/wat.mongkolratanaram/?hl=en
08/13/2026
New semester, new connections! 💙💛
Whether you're looking to meet new people, explore campus resources, or find your community, we've got an event for you this August.
📍 Save the dates:
📅 Aug. 14 – Res Life Student Resource Fair
📅 Aug. 19 – Native & Indigenous Resource Fair
📅 Aug. 25 – Black Student Orientation
Come say hello—we're excited to welcome you to Berkeley! 🐻✨
08/08/2026
Rise and shine, Bears! August 7th was the last day to book an appointment with a Coach at the Center for Financial Wellness before we wrapped up our summer appointments! Our fall appointments will resume August 23rd, so take advantage of this free resource if you have questions about financial wellness, want help preparing a budget for the upcoming school year, or need guidance on any other financial topics. We’re here to support you every step of the way!