Budget & Finance Help Guide
Last Updated: March 11, 2026 10:00:04 AM PDT
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This guide helps faculty and staff with financial responsibilities quickly identify the best resources for getting help, completing transactions, or suggesting improvements.
Self-Service Resources
Use these resources if you want to find information quickly without submitting a request.
Self-Service Resources:
- Your immediate Supervisor
- Budget & Finance User Group
- Knowledge Base Articles
- Community of Practice
- Published Information in Blink
- Training Videos
Get Help
Use these options if you need assistance with a question or need help processing a transaction.
Resources:
- Attend an Office Hours session
- Contact the Finance Help Line
- Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm
- (858) 246 - 4BFS | (858) 246 - 4237
- Submit a request ticket in Services & Support
Escalate an Issue
Use these options if you are unsure how to submit a request or need help with an existing ticket.
Resources:
- Contact the central support team directly at financesupport@ucsd.edu
- Submit a Ticket to Budget & Finance Support
- Find the form in our Request Catalog to process your transaction request
Suggest Improvements
Use these options if you would like to recommend improvements to financial systems, reporting, or business processes.
Resources:
Find answers, request services, or get help from our team at the UC San Diego Services & Support portal.