Important Updates

  • The priority filing date for the 2024-25 FAFSA and CADAA was extended to May 2, 2024. Visit Apply for Financial Aid for details.
  • The Department of Education has announced they will send information from the 2024-25 FAFSA to schools in mid-March. This may result in a delay in financial aid packaging and offers for the 2024-25 academic year. While awaiting your financial aid offer, we encourage you to utilize the UC Davis Financial Aid Estimator to estimate your potential aid.

Debt Management

What Goes Into a Credit Score?

  • by Lupita Bravo, Financial wellness Peer Advisor

A credit score is something that is used by lenders when you want to borrow money, for example when applying for a credit card or a loan. Everyone’s credit score is unique. Various things can affect your credit score. Here are a few things that can influence your credit score and what they mean.

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