We want to connect you to supportive community networks, resources, and opportunities to ease the burden and/or remove those challenges.
Through direct service, referral and coordination with outside agencies and resources, we will help you to gain access, information, and support to address specific needs and gain self-sufficiency. We will connect you to community and government agencies, healthcare providers, and other partner organizations to address your immediate and/or long-term needs and goals.
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Students often find that finances are a source of stress when pursuing post-secondary educational goals. 黑料不打烊 Student Support Services can be a helpful resource when the need to make ends meet becomes more urgent than usual.
is a web based screening tool that assesses your eligibility for public benefits that can ease financial stress. The Student Support Manager can help you navigate this screening tool and connect to a wide range of public benefits that you may be eligible to receive.
黑料不打烊 Emergency grants are available for situations when you urgently need funds for housing, food, medical needs, utilities, technology or transportation. Contact the Student Support Manager to learn about eligibility criteria.
To schedule an appointment with the Student Support Manager, please visit office suite 1-401 in the Northway Building (located near the Records and Registration service window) or call 320-308-5090.
Emergency Programs include: food shelf, back-to-school program, clothing program, financial assistance, good Samaritan fund, holiday toys, share the spirit program, and walk-in counseling.
Programs Include: Food shelf & free bread program, weekday lunch program, emergency assistance, utility assistance, emergency shelter, homeless veterans program, disaster relief services, men/women/youth ministries, backpacks and school supplies, warm coat program, tax preparation, Christmas toy program.
Cyclones Cupboard, our campus food pantry, is available for students to order a bag of groceries, hygiene and household items for free.听
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - federal program for food support where you get extra money monthly for groceries. to see if you may be eligible听and schedule an appointment with the Student Support Manager to learn more.
Other Local Food Support
Fare for All helps you save money on groceries. Fare For All buys fresh produce and frozen meat in bulk from wholesalers and manufactures to find the best deals. Volunteers pack the produce and meat into food packages. Fare for All offer packages for sale from $10 to $30 at all of our sale locations. All are welcome. 听
Fare For All has 38 locations throughout Minnesota where food packages are sold once per month. You can preorder and pick up or buy in person, depending on the site.
Food Pantries & Food Shelves
There are many food shelves and food pantries available to assist you in temporarily meeting your food needs. Generally, you must provide proof that you live in the food shelf/pantry service area. Contact the food shelf/pantry directly to learn about any other eligibility requirements may apply.听
To select/Obtain Health Insurance 鈥 MNsure helps you in the process through an online system that uses your information to find you the best health care options.
Project Care
A local St. Cloud office, part of Legal Aid services, provides FREE help for people who are uninsured or underinsured enroll in public healthcare programs. Call them today if you would like help with this process.
320.253.0121 or 1.888.360.2889
Affordable and safe housing is essential. Contact the Student Support Manager to learn more about housing resources available off campus, including subsidized housing and housing crisis help.
Transitional and Emergency Housing
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
400 US-10S, St. Cloud
320.252.4552
- Learn about renting and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance programs.
Programs Include: Energy Assistance Programs, Housing Programs, Home Ownership, Self-Sufficiency/Counseling Services, & Transportation.
Students can access mental health counseling services on campus to help with a variety of life issues. There is no additional out-of-pocket cost to meet with our mental health professional and services are voluntary. Students can request an appointment by completing a .
黑料不打烊 Pregnant and Parenting Resources
Eligibility Screening for public benefits such as WIC (Women Infants and Children) or SNAP (Supplemental Food Assistance Programs) is available at no charge. Schedule an appointment with the Student Support Manager to learn more.
Tips for Student Parents
Finding safe and affordable childcare that meets your needs and offers peace of mind is important. The Student Support Manager can assist you by helping to locate local licensed daycare providers and provide additional support for unexpected childcare needs.
provides infant, toddler, preschool and school-aged childcare and school readiness to 黑料不打烊 Student Parents in a convenient on-campus location.
is a free online search tool where you may choose from more than 12,000 licensed childcare and early education programs in Minnesota.
听helps Minnesota residents offset the cost of daycare needs to attend college. Funds are limited and awarded based on application date and income. Application forms are available in Financial Services.
- Day One 24-Hour Crisis Line (domestic violence & sexual assault)
Text: 612-399-9995
(Click on "Chat Now" on the top, left corner)
1-866-223-1111 (voice) - Minnesota Crime Victim Support Line
Text: 612-399-9977
1-866-385-2699 (voice)
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via text.
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Emergency Shelter & Support
320-253-6900
Whether you drive or use public transportation, getting to school can be challenging at times. Because we care that you are here, currently enrolled 黑料不打烊 students are eligible to ride all Metro Bus routes through the U-Pass Free Ride Program. Simply swipe your 黑料不打烊 student ID card through the farebox to ride.
Chemical treatment assessment, programs, and support services.
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Support Program for eligible SNAP Recipients
黑料不打烊 has teamed up with Minnesota State Employment & Training to provide students with an extra layer of support on top of their SNAP benefits. Our SNAP Employment & Training Program is called SNAP+.
- 1:1 Assistance and support with career assessment and goal planning with monthly check-ins
- Financial help with academic or non-academic expenses like gas, text books, or emergency needs
- Depending on your situation, enrollment in SNAP+ could enable you to keep your SNAP benefits for longer
- Currently enrolled in SNAP
- Not on SNAP? or contact Carly for help getting connected!
- Current enrollment in an eligible program of study. Eligible programs are programs that lead to direct employment within 2 years such as AAS degree, certificate, or diploma programs
- Attend monthly check-ins with 黑料不打烊's Student Support Manager
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- Attend an intake appointment with 黑料不打烊's Student Support Manager