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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for the services of Student Basic Needs?

Any currently enrolled USC student who is experiencing a food, housing, or financial emergency/insecurity qualifies for the services of Student Basic Needs.

What about Faculty, Staff and non-enrolled students?

At the present time, the services of Student Basic Needs are only available to any currently enrolled USC student who is experiencing basic needs insecurity.  If you have specific questions about community resources, please email basicneeds@usc.edu

Who do I contact if I’m interested in the following?

  • Basic Needs presentation/guest lecture
  • Media inquiry/interview
  • Basic Needs resources
  • Panelist participation
  • Basic Needs data

For any people, organizations, clubs, classes, and media teams that would like a USC Student Basic Needs team representative to present on USC basic needs efforts or who have outreach questions, please contact basicneeds@usc.edu.

All requests should be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Approval of the requests will be based on staff availability and logistics involved. Thank you for your interest in learning about USC’s Student Basic Needs initiatives!

I am interested in applying for Student Basic Needs Supplemental Funding. Where do I start?

Students interested in applying for the Student Basic Needs Supplemental Funding are encouraged to visit our Financial Insecurity webpage for more information.

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