What is Basic Needs Program?

  • Housing Security - Safe, affordable, fixed, and habitable, inclusive of WiFi and study space
  • Food Security - Acquire, Prepare and store nutritious food. 
  • Mental and Physical Health 
  • Financial well-being to ensure those needs are met. 
  • These are inclusive of essential needs for student well-being.
    • Hygiene Supplies
    • Transportation
    • Childcare to attend educational and employment responsibilities. 

  • In the last 12 months, did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasn't enough, money for food? 
  • In the last 12 months, has the electric, gas, oil, or water company threatened to shut off your services in your home? 
  • Are you worried that in the next 2 months, you may not have stable housing?  
  • Do problems getting childcare make it difficult for you to work or study? 
  • In the last 12 months, have you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of cost? 
  • In the last 12 months, have you been worried about food, housing or finances and it has gotten in the way of your academic performance?