Over the past decade, rising costs of living and student housing rates have added pressure to already strained college learners, creating a new challenge for colleges and universities seeking to ...

When Andrea Mora enrolled at University of California, Irvine, in 2012, she was a low-income, first-generation student. She was also 25 years old and an undocumented immigrant from Peru. She’d spent ...

With tariffs, economic uncertainty, cuts to food banks, and rising grocery bills, officials who fight for their constituents’ basic needs will be on a strong foundation. Americans know any of us could ...

Welcome to the Basic Needs Program website! At Santa Clara University, we believe that every student deserves access to the essentials for a healthy and fulfilling life. We’re dedicated to ensuring ...

The Basic Needs Center provides support to students experiencing food and housing insecurity. Through volunteerism, donations and other resources we are able to support our Buffs. The 2024 Basic Needs ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Students attending California’s 115 on-campus community colleges are now able to get ...

Sacramento State opened its new Basic Needs Resource Center to help students struggling with housing and food insecurity by offering free groceries, including meat and fresh produce, as well as ...

At UC Davis, we believe everyone deserves to have their basic needs met. The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center helps by providing access to nutritious food, assistance applying for CalFresh and other ...