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The team here at CSUSM is dedicated to helping students achieve success and connecting them with the resources and assistance necessary to help them achieve their degree. Here you'll find a collection of on campus and community resources available to you.
Not sure where to start?
The Cougar Care Network provides information, resources, and support to students who are experiencing financial, personal, academic or other challenges which may be adversely affecting their academic and/or personal success. Call them at (760) 750-7672 to talk about your situation. If you would like a staff member to reach out to you please fill this out CCN Self-Referral
Student Health & Counseling Services provides physical and mental wellness services on campus and virtually to students. Call to schedule an initial consult Monday-Friday at 760-750-4915.
Crisis Helplines
Crisis Text Line
24-hour line Type “HOME” to 741741
San Diego County Access and Crisis
24-hour line (888) 724-7240
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 Call or Text: 988
Disaster Distress Helpline
24-hour line (800) 985-5990
Center for Community Solutions Domestic Violence
24-hour line (888) 272-1767
Women’s Resource Center Domestic Violence
24-hour line (760) 757-3500
National Sexual Violence
24-hour line (800) 656-4673
The Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860
San Diego County Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 344-6000
San Diego County Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
Employment
Career Center
The Career Center connects students with job opportunities and assists with resume review, interview
prep and career readiness.
Immediate Employment Opportunities
Handshake
For current on and off-campus job opportunities.
Cougar Career Closet
Cougar Career Closet is stocked with gently used professional clothing FREE for all
CSUSM students in need of proper attire for career-related events.
Career Closet Information
Community Resources
Onward California Employment Opportunities
One-stop resources for Californians Impacted by Job Loss
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Employment opportunities in San Diego County
List of Companies Hiring Right Now
Updated List of National Companies Looking for Employees
Food
ASI Cougar Pantry
The ASI Cougar Pantry is located at Commons 104 next to the University Bookstore. Currently enrolled CSUSM Students can “shop” in the space once a week. For convenience, there are two 30-minute parking spots available in lower Lot E for students to use while shopping.
Swipe Out Hunger Program
A program for students who are experiencing food insecurity and/or a student emergency.
Provides a healthy and well-balanced meals at the Campus Way Café or Get Fresh/Hilltop Bistro Grille.
Community Resources
CalFresh
USDA-funded program designed to allow you to live a healthy lifestyle. CalFresh is
free money for groceries that you do NOT have to pay back. It’s as easy as swiping your debit card at the grocery store.
Apply to CalFresh
Need help applying?
Book an appointment to get help with your application.
For questions on eligibility & requirements please visit ASI CalFresh Eligibility
Please contact calfresh@csusm.edu or visit our ASI CalFresh for more information.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutirition education.
Pre Screening Form
Local Food Assistance Programs
Financial Assistance Resources
ASI Student Emergency Fund
Available to currently enrolled CSUSM students who encounter an unexpected financial
emergency or catastrophic event in which their basic needs and/or ability to function
as a student are impacted. Grants are available once per academic year.
Apply for SEF Grant
Financial Aid Emergency Loan
For current students who have unique or unexpected expenses occur. Students can borrow
up to a maximum of $500; loans must be repaid in eight (8) weeks.
Apply for Emergency Loan
Scholarships
SHCS Health Assistance Fund
The SHCS Health Assistance Fund aims to address the financial barriers faced by students in accessing wellness, mental and medical health services needed to support their well-being and academic success by offsetting the costs of obtaining these services through the HAF scholarship.
Housing
Housing Assistance
Contact the Cougar Care Network (CCN) for assistance with housing insecurity or homelessness (760) 750-7627; ccn@csusm.edu
Housing at CSUSM
This link will take you to applications for our 3 on campus living opportunities at
North Commons (Freshman only), University Village Apartments, and The Quad. Single
and shared spaces available.
Off-Campus Housing Database | CSUSM
Database for finding roommates, apartments, rooms for rent and other local housing
opportunities
Community Resources
Utility bills
SDG&E Utility Assistance Programs Customer Contact Center at (800) 411-7343
Health and Human Services San Diego | Lifeline Community Services
TAY TAY Services - Young Adult Support | YMCA
Shelters: 211 San Diego Housing and Shelter
211 San Diego Shelter Map (Enter your zip code)
Technology
CSUCCESS - Microsoft Surface Go Laptop
Eliglible enrolled students can borrow a Microsoft Surface Go Laptop 2 for the entirly of their time as a CSUSM student! Devices are ready for pick-up on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register for your device before reserving your pickup date.
Technology Support & Equipment Requests
Through IITS, enrolled students are able to borrow laptops, mobile hotspots, webcams, among other technology items for a short period of time depending on equipment. Fill out the Technology Loaner Equimentment Form
FCC Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The ACP provides eligible households with a discount on broadband service and connected devices.
Transportation
Parking and Commuter Services
CSUSM students are eligible for a discounted MTS regional transit pass. They are also elgible for Discounted Lot XYZ. Students must purchased their parking permits or transit pass online through student's
parking acount.
Zipcar
Zipcar is a car-sharing company providing automobile reservations to its members, by the hour or day. Students are eligible to join using their campus email and must pay an annual fee. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license in good standing. There are two (2) Zipcar vehicles parked in the 1st floor of Parking Structure 1.
Youth Opportunity Pass Program
All riders 18 & under will be able to ride MTS and North County Transit District (NCTD) services for FREE with a Youth PRONTO app account, or a Youth PRONTO card.
To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 & under must have a Youth
PRONTO app account, or a PRONTO Youth card, and travel with proof of eligibility.
Legal Services
Legal Aid Society
Provides legal assistance for housing, debt collection, housing discrimination, and
other areas.
Physical & Mental Health
Student Health & Counseling Services
(760)750-4915
SHCS Website
At SHCS, they embrace a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering primary care, preventive services, wellness education, and mental health services to the CSUSM students.
For medical realted appointments SHCS strongly recommends that you call first to schedule an appointment. For counseling, the first step is to schedule an initial phone consultation by calling.
SHCS Health Assistance Fund
A fund to help students access mental and medical health services needed to support their well-being and academic success.
Community ResourcesTrueCare and Neighborhood Healthcare Medi-CalMedi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of
medical services for children and adults with limited income. California residents
will be able to get full scope Medi-Cal benefits regardless of immigration status. Need help applying?
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