Financial Resources
Scholarship Resource Center
Location: 233 Covel Commons
Website: http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/
Phone Number: (310) 206-2875
The Scholarship Resource Center, which is located on the Hill, offers scholarship essay writing support, proofreading, individual counseling, quarterly workshops, scholarship books and resources and drop-in scholarship counseling. Regardless of financial aid eligibility, support services are available for all students, src@college.ucla.edu 11am to 6pm, Monday through Friday.
UCLA Financial Wellness Center
Location: Office: A-227 Murphy Hall, Student Loan Services Office
Website: http://www.financialwellness.ucla.edu/
Phone Number: (310) 825-6901
The mission of UCLA’s Financial Wellness Program is to empower all Bruins to confidently navigate their finances in a way that supports their overall well-being. This program fosters financial literacy skills through workshops, coaching and online educational efforts. Additionally, we aim to encourage students to know who, when and why to ask for help. Overall, the program centralizes and advocates for student economic support services on campus. Make an appointment to receive one-on-one financial coaching on topics such as budgeting, frugal living tips, loan borrowing and repayment, credit scores and more: http://www.financialwellness.ucla.edu/Make-An-Appointment.
Student Loan Services Office
Location: A-227 Murphy Hall
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm
Website: http://www.loans.ucla.edu
Phone Number: (310) 825-9864
Electronic loan disbursement, Paper loan check disbursement, Parent PLUS Loan disbursement, Online Debt Management Session/Entrance Exam, Exit Interview packaging and counseling, Campus-based loan document processing, Short-term loans, Budget counseling.
Student Collections Office
Location: 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 720
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Website: http://www.loans.ucla.edu
Phone Number: (310) 794-2812
Call for loan repayment counseling, Campus-based student loan repayment, Temporary alternative payment plans, Deferments, Cancellations, debt management counseling, Resolution of delinquencies, Delinquent long and short-term loan recovery, Campus delinquent debt recovery, Exit papers.
University Credit Union
Location: Ackerman A-Level
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
Website: www.ucu.org
Phone Number: (310) 477-662
A non-profit financial institution with financial literacy resources for UCLA students as well as different banking account, tuition and textbook scholarships & loan options.
USAC’s Financial Supports Commission (FSC)
Location: Kerckhoff 300A
Website: https://fsc.usac.ucla.edu
Student run, FSC is a branch of UCLA student government that advocates for students’ financial needs. They have created loan programs, host workshops, connect with external partners and brainstorm student initiatives. For information on how to join or attend a meeting please send the commissioner an email. usafsc@asucla.edu
Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT)
Location: Room 2131 Murphy Hall
Website: http://www.studentincrisis.ucla.edu/Economic-Crisis-Response
Phone Number: (310) 206-1189
A resource for students to use when in an extreme economic crisis after they have tried reaching out to other entities. ECRT can help a student navigate financial resources and find emergency funding. Contact the ECR team by emailing: ECR@saonet.ucla.edu
Student Legal Services
Location: A239 Murphy Hall
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-12pm & 1-5pm
Phone Number: (310) 825-9894
Website: https://www.studentlegal.ucla.edu
Provides low-cost confidential legal counseling and assistance regarding a wide range of legal issues to all currently registered and enrolled UCLA students.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Location: Location: 405 Kerckhoff Hall
Website: http://vitaucla.wix.com/vita
Non-profit organization that provides free tax services to the Los Angeles community. They are able to file your Federal and California tax returns and provide tax consultation. vitaucla@gmail.com