About Us
The SlugCents Financial Wellness Program exists to help UCSC students build the knowledge and skills they need to feel more confident about making financial decisions – both during college and after graduation! Our peer financial mentors – students like you – are trained to help you with the financial questions and challenges you that can come up during college in a safe, non-judgemental space.
The people at SlugCents understand that everyone has different financial realities based not only on what we have learned from family and friends, but on the influences of media, financial systems, and histories that cause us to feel the way we do about money. Our goal is to provide guidance and tools that support your self-defined financial goals in ways that are meaningful to you.
Location, Hours & Staff
Visit Our Office
SlugCents is located next to the UCSC Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Hahn Student Services, Room 203
400 Hahn Road
Santa Cruz CA, 95062
Contact Us
- Email Us: slugcents@ucsc.edu
- Meet With Us: Schedule a Zoom or in person appointment
- Visit Us: Hahn Student Services, Room 203
- Call Us: 831-502-0781
- Follow Us: Instagram and Facebook!
Drop In Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1 PM – 4 PM
1 PM – 4 PM
1 PM – 4 PM
1 PM – 4 PM
1 PM – 4 PM
Drop in hours are subject to change based on staff availability, holidays, and circumstances beyond our control
Meet the SlugCents Team!
Tiffany Zachmeier
SlugCents Program Coordinator & Financial Mentor
Email: tzachmei@ucsc.eduPhone: 831-502-0781
Celest
Lead Financial Mentor
Tiana
Peer Financial Mentor
30+
Workshops offered during the academic year on topics like credit, budgeting, and more!
200+
Students received free help with tax return preparation and filing in 2025
700+
Financial coaching meetings helped students get help with financial questions and challenges