SJSU Cares is here to provide assistance when you need it most. We provide resources
and services for SJSU students facing an unforseen financial crisis. If you’re having
trouble paying for food, housing or other bills, face homelessness, food insecurity,
etc.
SJSU Basic Neeeds Survey
In February 2021 the campus commenced its first holistic basic needs survey of students.
The survey is now closed and our team is working on data analysis. Broad summary results
will be shared with the campus community. Identifiable individual responses are not
shared with other campus offices or government agencies. Thank you to all who were
able to take the survey.
COVID-19 Related Off-Campus Resources
We've assembled some off-campus self-help resources [PDF] to assist with basic needs in a time where some SJSU students might be looking for
additional support.
SJSU Cares Student Crisis Support Fund
If you know someone who would like to contribute to the SJSU Cares Student Crisis
Support Fund, please have them donate.
Are you homeless or at risk of becoming homeless soon? Currently enrolled & living in an unsafe environment and have nowhere else to go? You may be eligible for the Rapid Rehousing, a housing assistance program in partnership
with the Bill Wilson Center.
Learn how you can donate unused meals from your campus meal plan to help other students.
SJSU President Mary Papazian
“No discussion of student success is complete without addressing the basic needs of
our students. As I know you are all aware there continues to be challenges facing
our region as well as our nation as a whole around affordable housing and the high
cost of living" — Spring State of the University Address, 04.08.2019
You can help support SJSU Cares by donating food and toiletries, donating money, volunteering
your time, or helping spread the word by giving a presentation.
Getting Down to Basics: Opening the doors to assistance
Feeling overwhelmed with your ability to pay for housing, food, or other basic needs?
This new workshop by SJSU Cares & Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). Spring
2021 workshops Thursday 3-4PM from Feb 18-April 15th. Advance Registration Required.
100 Days Challenge brings additional support for homelessness
While SJSU Cares has worked with the Bill Wilson Center (BWC) in the past our joint 100
Days Challenge in collaboration with Santa Clara County organizations positioned the BWC
to make a greater impact to reduce homelessness. During the time of the Challenge
the county helped house or keep housed 134 college-engaged youth.
If you need assistance, the help is still out there.
Whether you need financial assistance yourself or are concerned about a friend or
student, please submit a Request for Assistance [form] from SJSU Cares.
A Case Manager will meet with you (either in person or over the phone) to understand
the circumstances surrounding your financial crisis—and then work directly with you
to find resources on campus or in the community to help you succeed.
