Career Resources
Financial Wellness
Beyond financial aid, there are many things to consider as you begin working full-time after college and start to increase your income through employment.
It’s exciting to start growing your financial assets, and it can also sometimes be confusing to navigate how to manage your finances to meet your personal and professional goals. Read below to discover financial advice and learn about resources to support you as you launch your career!
Pro Tip
Best Practices
Budgeting & Banking Basics
Creating a budget to meet your future goals
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Savings & Retirement
Savings and retirement accounts help you meet short and long-term savings goals
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Managing Student Loans and Debt
Managing debt can help you reach your financial goals
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Economic Empowerment Services
Seeking expert financial advice can help you reach your financial goals
Source: 10,000 Degrees
Protecting Your Finances & Avoid Scams
Ways to keep your financial information secure
Source: 10,000 Degrees
From the Web
Utah Scholarships and Aid
Statewide financial aid programs for Utah students
Source: Utah System of Higher Education
Student Loan Repayment Plans
Compare and apply for federal repayment options
Source: Federal Student Aid
Student Loan News
Updates on federal student loan changes and repayment options
Source: The Institute for Access and Success
Student Loan Deferment
Temporary relief options for federal student loan payments
Source: Federal Student Aid
Student Loan Consolidation
Information on combing multiple federal loans into one for easier repayment
Source: Federal Student Aid
Student Debt Reform & Borrower Rights
Advocacy for debt-free education and equity in higher ed
Source: NextGen Policy
Student Debt Education, Outreach & Policy Updates
A grassroots movement to end the student debt crisis
Source: Student Debt Crisis Center
Payday Loans
Know the costs, risks, and your rights before borrowing using a payday loan
Source: Consumer Finance
Nonprofit Credit Counseling Services
Free help with budgeting, debt management, and financial planning
Source: National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Loan Forgiveness and Cancellation
Explore federal programs to reduce or eliminate student debt
Source: Federal Student Aid
Free Support for Student Loan Borrowers
Free support for California borrowers navigating student loan repayment
Source: Student Loan Empowerment Network
Financial Wellness & Borrower Protection Resources
Fighting predatory lending and advocating for debt justice.
Source: Protect Borrowers
Financial Aid Programs
Grants and scholarships for California students
Source: California Student Aid Commission
Federal Student Aid
Official government site for loan repayment, forgiveness, and servicer info
Source: Federal Student Aid
Debt Collection
Understand your rights and how to respond to debt collectors
Source: Consumer Finance
Consumer Protection Tools
Tools and guides for managing student loans at every stage Understand your auto loan options and rights
Source: CFPB Student Loans
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Mortgages
Resources for buying, maintaining, or struggling with a mortgage
Source: Consumer Finance
Free Tax Preparation Services for Qualifying Taxpayer
IRS resources that provide free tax preparation services
Source: IRS.gov
1:1 Free Financial Coaching
Meet a financial coach
Source: Smart Money Coaching by San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment
Student Debt Information
Financial debt information
Source: Department of Financial Protection & Innovation
Money Smart Financial Education Program
Financial education resources and tools to enhance your money management skills
Source: FDIC
Achieve your Financial Goals
Financial stability through financial coaching
Source: United Way Bay Area
GreenPath Financial Counseling
Financial counseling and debt management solutions
Source: GreenPath Financial Wellness
Financial Education Resources for All
California financial education tools and resources
Source: US Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Financial Equity in Marin
Resources that promote financial stability and equity in Marin
Source: Community Action Marin
Financial Wellbeing for All
Federal resources and tools to improve financial literacy
Source: MyMoney.gov
Financial Literacy Resource Directory
Financial literacy tools and resources
Source: Office of the Controller of the Currency
Patelco Financial Wellness Resources
Coaches, budget calculators, and exclusive courses
Source: Patelco Credit Union
Travis Credit Union Financial Wellness Tools
Tools and guidance to improve your financial wellbeing
Source: Travis Credit Union
Free Financial Guidance Materials
Materials on budgeting 101 to how to buy a car
Source: Cooperativa Latina Credit Union
Excite Credit Union Financial Calculators
Easy-to-use budgeting calculators
Source: Excite Credit Union
Research-based Financial Literacy
Expand your financial knowledge
Source: Finra Investor Education Foundation
Home Buying Resources
Federal resources on how to buy a house
Source: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development
Resources for Investing
Expand your knowledge of investing and financial markets.
Source: Investor.gov
Personalized Money Management Tips
Interactive financial education resources
Source: Hands on Banking
Your Guide to Life & Money
Steps and considerations for transitioning into the real world after college.
Source: Morgan Stanley
Free Tax Help Bay Area
Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
Source: IRS.gov
Personal Finance Planning Services
Free planning services
Source: The Academy of Financial Education
Stay Financially Safe
Learn about fraud and scams
Source: Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
Financial Safety
Learn what to do if you are the victim of financial fraud
Source: Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
Social Security
Check your Social Security earnings
Source: Social Security Administration
Credit Counseling
Credit & debt management
Source: National Foundation for Credit Counseling