Financial Wellness

SHCS Service Announcement

Due to scheduled union action on 
Tuesday, April 1st, 
there may be a reduction in services at SHCS. 

We are taking necessary precautions to assure your visit to SHCS during that timeframe goes smoothly. 

Anytime, including when SHCS has reduced services, students can call the following resources: 

Medical:  

Medical Advice Nurse at 530-752-2349 

Counseling:  

Counseling Services 24 Hour Consultation Line: 530-752-0871  or

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: at 988

Additional support is available:  LiveHealth Online for SHIP students (virtual medical and mental health care) and UWill (virtual mental health care).

Financial wellness

Financial Wellness involves the process of learning how to successfully manage financial expenses. Money plays a critical role in our lives, and it can impact your health as well as academic performance.  

You can foster your financial wellness by:

  • Starting with small changes that will add up over time (i.e. make your own coffee rather than buying it).
  • Utilizing resources to expand your budget like CalFresh and other student discounts.
  • Understanding your student loans.
  • Starting a savings account – add a small monthly automatic payment, if possible.
  • Identifying and addressing any financial problems before they start.
  • Planning ahead and setting budget goals.
  • Making a list or reviewing your bank account of all purchases in one week.
  • Writing a list before you go shopping.
  • Asking yourself “do I really need this?” before an unplanned purchase.

Resources