Donate to the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry Fund(opens in new window)
Apply for Basic Needs Financial Assistance & Case Managed Services
Basic Needs Case Managers can help students access Emergency Grants, emergency housing, rental assistance, transitional housing, childcare grants, and additional food assistance.
Please be aware that tuition and/or book expenses are not covered through these programs.
If you answer yes to any of the questions below, please complete the Application for Assistanceand book an appointment with a Case Manager.
Case Management appointments are currently scheduling approximately 2–4 weeks out due to a high number of requests.
While You Wait
- Call 2-1-1 to explore community resources and immediate assistance.
- Contact Financial Aid if you have questions about financial aid or a change in your financial circumstances.
- Continue using the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry for food support.
- If your situation changes and you become unhoused or no longer have a safe place to stay, please contact Basic Needs right away at 530-898-4098 for emergency housing support.
Is Basic Needs Case Management Right for You?
- Do you ever eat less than you feel you should because there isn’t enough money for food?
- Is the electric, gas, oil, or water company threatening to shut off your services in your home?
- Are you worried that you may not have stable housing in the next 2 months?
- Do problems with childcare make it difficult for you to work or study?
- Do you need to see a doctor but can’t because of cost?
- Are you worried about food, housing, or finances, and it is affecting your academic performance?