Spotlight
About Crisis Assistance & Resource Education Support (CARES)
Help is just a visit, a phone call or an email away
The Sacramento State CARES office provides support to students who are in crisis or experiencing unique challenges to their education. We coordinate referrals to campus and community resources and offer follow-up support to address a variety of issues including, but not limited to:
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Housing, Food & Transportation Resources
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Academic Case Management & Faculty Liaison Support
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Community Resource & Referrals
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Basic Needs Emergency Grant Non-Qualified Scholarships
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CalFresh Application Assistance
The CARES office is open Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case Managers meet by appointment. View the Make an Appointment Instructions.
Appointments check in at the CARES office, Room 1000 on the 1st floor of The WELL.
Emergency Financial Resources
Emergency Grants are non-qualified scholarships for students experiencing a one-time unexpected financial hardship meeting their basic needs that is negatively affecting their academics. Categories of support for emergency grants include: Housing focused Eviction Avoidance or Move-In Support, Transportation Barriers, Course Materials, Technology, Utilities, Food Support, and Childcare. Please note, emergency grants are counted as part of your total financial aid package, and all financial aid rules apply. To be considered for an emergency grant and learn if your situation meets qualifications, please make an appointment with a case manager.
*Emergency grant applications are open for students enrolled in at least 6 units for Summer Session 1 and/or 2. Applications for Fall will open again August 18, 2025 and disburse at Census.
Emergency Grant Documentation Criteria
To submit additional documentation, please use the Secure Document Submission Tool
Donations
The Seth Nelsen Student Emergency Grant (x12750) supports students who are experiencing one-time financial challenges. This fund helps cover unexpected expenses that impact a student’s enrollment. This fund is in memory of Seth Nelsen, the son of Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen and his wife Jody Nelsen, who lost their son to suicide. They remain committed to helping students in crisis, such as supporting this fund. Donate to The Student Emergency Grant
The Student Emergency Housing Fund (x12870) supports students who are currently residing in our short-term emergency housing program. Donations to this fund help pay for meals and housing support for students in one-time, unexpected housing emergencies that impact their enrollment. Donate to The Student Emergency Housing Fund
Campus Services
Connect with the Sac State Crisis Assistance & Resource Education office
Find Us
CARES/Basic Needs
The WELL,
Office 1000
M–Th: 7:30a.m.–4p.m., F: 9a.m.–4p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-5138
cares@csus.edu