Basic needs include, but are not limited to, food, housing, clothing, childcare, mental health, financial resources and transportation. At some point in a college student’s educational journey, they may face challenges in accessing adequate amounts of food, housing, financial or other resources. This is called basic needs insecurity and millions of college students experience it each year. To ensure that basic needs are met for all Rutgers students, on-campus resources and those available in the surrounding community are listed throughout the basicneeds.rutgers.edu website including:  

  • Food Assistance  
  • Housing Assistance 
  • Emergency Aid 
  • Mental, Physical, & Spiritual Wellness 
  • Utility Assistance 
  • Internet & Technology 
  • Child Care Resources 
  • Faculty & Staff Resources 

Issues of food and housing insecurity and homelessness can come with a significant deal of stigma. If someone does disclose that they are facing these challenges, you have several options to offer support. You can refer them directly to the Offices of the Dean of Students, complete one of the online nomination forms for emergency grants or housing insecurity or suggest one of the resources on basicneeds.rutgers.edu. We encourage you to also reach out to the Offices of the Dean of Students to share these concerns. 

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Off-Campus Living & Community Partnerships
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Involvement & Community - Campus Life - Off-campus & Commuter Services
Involvement & Community - Campus Life - On-campus Services
Success Essentials - Financial Assistance - Need-based & Emergency Aid
Success Essentials - Health & Wellness - Food & Housing
Success Essentials - Safety & Urgent Needs - Emergency Assistance
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