Welcome to the Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center (BNC) is SF State's Basic Needs Initiative that supports students’ ability to reach their full potential at SF State by providing food, housing and financial crisis support programs, services, and referrals.
Basic Needs Center stands in solidarity with everyone fighting for equality. Equitable access to housing, food, medical care, and education are critical, undeniable, and foundational elements of racial and social justice.
Summer 2025 Hours
The Basic Needs Center (BNC) will be still be open and offering services this Summer. However, case management services are only available to students who are actively enrolled in the summer term. However, we can still provide general community resources to students who are enrolled in other terms or are not currently enrolled.
Mondays to Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm with closures on:
- May 23rd - Commencement
- May 26th - Memorial Day
- June 19th - Juneteenth
- July 4th - Independence Day
If you can't make it in person, please email basicneeds@sfsu.edu for more information!
What does the Emergency Homeless Prevention Funds (HPF) Grant Provide?
HPF provides one-time financial support for a student’s Housing and Food Security needs. Common support includes:
- One-time Emergency Rental Support (Eviction Prevention)
- One-time Move-In Deposit or First Month's Rent
- One-time support with temporary access to funds to pay for food
*Please note HPF funding provides small, one-time awards. Grants would not exceed $1500 for those who are eligible.
Eligibility requirements:
- A student must be enrolled at SF State University in the current semester
- A student must be experiencing an unexpected financial crisis associated with housing and food security, that has the potential to derail their educational opportunities
- A student must have a current FAFSA on file and have available remaining need for the semester.
- A student must explore other forms of support or resolution prior to requesting HPF support, this includes accepting all FAFSA loans.
How do I request support from the HPF?
Please complete the Basic Needs Request for Support Form and provide the necessary information.
How long will it take to hear back after I submit my request?
HPF requests are reviewed in the order received. Please allow at least 4-5 business days for a response.
For all grant request outside of the scope of food and housing security, please see the Hope Crisis website for support.
Request Basic Needs Support
Fill out this form if you are experiencing a basic needs crisis
CalFresh Screener
Fill out this survey to see if you are CalFresh eligible
Wellness Screener
Fill this out to see what Basic Needs resources you might be eligible for
Outreach Request
Fill out this form if you want a team member to come to your event or class
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