Frequently Asked Questions
The CSUN Basic Needs Office assists students who are facing an unforeseen basic needs emergency by providing direct support and referrals. Food insecurity, emergency housing, and emergency financial assistance can be addressed by our team.
The CSUN Basic Needs Office provides support and resources, including food and emergency housing and financial resources. Our programs are designed to support our students’ needs by connecting them to on-campus and community resources that will help students stay focused on their studies and remove potential barriers to success.
Our programs include: CSUN Food Pantry, CalFresh Outreach, CalFresh Healthy Living, Temporary Emergency Housing, Emergency Housing Grants, and Housing Navigation. Our goal is to assist our students in receiving the support needed to be successful on their academic journey, and ultimately, to graduate!
Individuals may visit the CSUN Food Pantry ONCE per week and at each visit they receive a week’s worth of food. Toiletries are available upon request.
CalFresh appointments can be made through the CSUN CalFresh Outreach YouCanBookMe profile or by visiting the CSUN Food Pantry during operational hours. CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps individuals and families buy the food they need.
To request assistance for housing security programs, please fill out and submit a Housing Stability Support Application detailing the specifics of your situation and needs. Once you submit a request for assistance, a member of the Basic Needs Office will contact you within 1-2 business days.
To request an emergency housing grant, please fill out and submit a Housing Stability Support Application detailing the specifics of your situation and needs. Once you submit a request for assistance, a member of the Basic Needs Office will contact you within 1-2 business days.
To request housing navigation assistance, please fill out and submit a Housing Stability Support Application detailing the specifics of your situation and needs. Once you submit a request for assistance, a member of the Basic Needs Office will contact you within 1-2 business days.
When working with a member of the Basic Needs Office, a student should anticipate an open discussion about the factors affecting their situation to gain a holistic view of their situation and how we might be a support to them. Discussions can include exploration of the duration and depth of the emergency and initial exploration of campus-based and community resources.