Students at the MU

Important Updates

On behalf of the UC Davis community, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Emotional support or resource assistance is available at UC Davis Mental Health, and for short-term financial hardships, reach out to the Financial Crisis Response Team. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and UC Davis remains committed to supporting you in every way possible.

  • OFFICE CLOSURE: Financial Aid and Scholarships will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Debt Management

Responsible Borrowing

Consider your repayment amount before you borrow. Repayment schedules are often provided as part of the documentation a borrower reviews before completing the loan process.

Loan Payment Calculator

CashCourse Financial Calculators

 

Staying on a Budget

Staying on a budget will help you manage your money each month in order to avoid debt. Visit our budgeting page for more information. 

CashCourse Budgeting Calculators

 

Credit

Although credit cards can help build credit, misuse or mismanagement can damage your spending habits, credit score, and the ability to finance in the future.

You can build your credit without using a credit card including using your rent payment to build credit and staying on top of your student loans.

If you want to check your credit report, you can print one free credit report once a year from all 3 credit reporting agencies at www.annualcreditreport.com.

CashCourse: How Long Will it Take to Pay Off My Credit Card(s)?