UCLA Resources
UCLA offers free or discounted resources to both undergraduate and graduate students manage their everyday expenses. Check out the table below for possible opportunities:
Free or Cheap Meals
Economic Crisis Response Team
Learn more about the Emergency Meal Voucher Program
Bruin Resource Center
Meal Voucher Program for all in need. To be eligible: live off campus and don’t have a meal plan
Hillel at UCLA
Free Shabbat dinner on Fridays for Jewish students and students interested in the Jewish culture
Café 580 at 580 Hilgard Avenue
Free food, hot meals and internet access
Community Programs Office Food Closet at SAC 111
Students can pick up free groceries, no requirements, so please be considerate!
Basic Needs Committee
Free food resources on campus, free grocery shuttle, etc.
Housing, Utilities and Personal Care
Apartment Finances Guide by Financial Support Commission by USAC
Useful tips for and affording apartments
Career Closet at University Religious Conference Building 900 Hilgard Ave 304
Professional outfits for interviews and events
Good Clothes Good People Redistribution Center at SAC B54
Students can pick up hygiene products, casual and professional clothing, school supplies, etc.
Free and For Sale Group on Facebook
Students sell/buy furniture, textbooks, clothes, etc. for cheaper prices (Register with you UCLA email to join)
Transportation and Parking
Parking around Westwood Guide by Financial Support Commission by USAC
Useful tips for parking options around Westwood and an overview of parking regulations
Transportation in LA Guide by Financial Support Commission by USAC
General information about transportation options and deals, BruinBus information (goes around Westwood, free for students)
Ride Share Group on Facebook
Students use this group to carpool and cut down traveling expenses (Register with you UCLA email to join)
Entertainment
Central Ticket Office
Discounted tickets for students
Campus Events Commission
Free concerts, guest speakers, movie screenings and other cultural activities for students
Cultural Affairs Commission
Free concerts, guest speakers, movie screenings and other cultural activities for students
Printing
On the Hill (Covel Commons Student Technology Center, De Neve Room 333, Rieber Hall 145, Sunset Village Room 150B)
$5 free for residents of the hill
LQBTQ+ Campus Resource Center (SAC Room B36)
10 pages free printing every day for all UCLA students
Student Activities Center Computer Lab (SAC Suite 106)
10 pages free printing every day for all UCLA students
Graduate Student Resource Center (SAC B11)
250 pages of free printing per quarter to all registered UCLA graduate students
Other
Free Software by CLICC Library
Access free software using your UCLA logon
Student Discounts Guide by Financial Support Commission by USAC
List of vendors that have special student discounts
iClicker and Laptop Loan Services
Rent/borrow iClickers, laptops, etc. with a valid Bruin ID
Budgeting Tools
One of the key elements for managing your money efficiently is knowing your expenses. You can use budgeting apps to track down how much you spend for food, utilities, entertainment, etc. and adjust your spending. Here are some useful budgeting apps:
- Mint – free
- You Need A Budget (YNAB) – free for a year for students
Some budgeting apps may charge a small fee for their services like tracking your expenses and categorizing them automatically. However, you can create your own budget by using a spreadsheet and enter your transactions manually.
Financial Wellness Program
Financial Wellness Program helps UCLA students to manage their finances efficiently and confidently. They offer workshops, online courses, personal appointments, etc. and can connect you to other resources that you might benefit from. For more information, visit their website.