What does it mean to be a BFC (Bobcat Financial Coach)? In this short guide, we'll show you the qualities and characteristics of a BFC. Stay tuned for our job posting opening up next week!
What is the Financial Wellness Center?
The UC Merced Financial Wellness Center (FWC) is an educational service that provides one-on-one coaching sessions with a Bobcat Financial Coach, the topics range from loan repayments, credit score/history, budgeting, savings plan, banking, car buying, moving off campus, and salary negotiation; all sessions are confidential and free. The Financial Wellness Center has a main focus on assisting students to create a positive change within their personal finances. Our center creates a safe and inclusive environment for all students to learn and address their money management concerns.
What is a Bobcat Financial Coach (BFC)?
A Bobcat Financial Coach is a student coach who is happy to serve in a role as a leader or advocate to fellow students about personal finance (money management). BFC provides preliminary one-on-one coaching sessions, presents to various student groups, programs/departments, and classes, contributes in financial related articles and tips, and continues to enhance new and updated financial wellness best practices and knowledge through research and training through the Financial Wellness Coordinator and team.
Being a Bobcat Financial Coach it is important to carry the 5 attributions H.E.A.R.T.
H: Humble
Being self-aware and respectful.
E: Empathic
Going beyond understanding another person’s perspective.
A: Adaptable
Being a life-long learner.
R: Remarkable
Stands out for being remarkably helpful, resourceful, and efficient
T: Transparent
Being Honest with others and yourself.
Carrying these 5 attributions creates a better way to serve our student community and help them with the opportunity to “Forge your Own Financial Path”.
About the Author:
Kenya Castillo
Bobcat Financial Coach
Kenya is a Bobcat Financial Coach alumna at the University of California, Merced. Read more about her here!
