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The Basic Needs Program Rent Assistance Fund is made possible by CARES funding to support those who were affected by COVID-19 experiencing financial hardships. This funding provides limited financial assistance to students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an emergency situation such as COVID-19. Average award amounts range from $1,000-$3,500 per student per year. All funding used to support students must be reported to financial aid. The type and amount of financial assistance received can impact student financial aid for subsequent semesters.
A range of incidents may cause financial hardships. Type expenses that may be covered include, but are not limited to:
Applications are no longer being accepted.
If approved, you will be notified of the fund amount and information will be sent to you regarding how the funds will be disbursed to you.
Decisions regarding distribution of monies from the Basic Needs Rental Assistance Fund will be made on a case-by-case basis and will be made by Basic Needs staff and Advisory Committee.
For more information about the Basic Needs Rental Assistance Fund, contact the basic needs program at 310-243-3349 or basicneeds@csudh.edu.