Documentation:

• A letter from your licensed childcare provider verifying the hours of care provided each week, and the total amount due.

Please note, private pay childcare by an unlicensed/family member caregiver is not eligible for this support. We encourage all student parents to connect with the Parents & Families Program to learn more about other programs and support.

Documentation:

• A brief personal statement about the financial hardship causing food insecurity or;
• A letter from your employer showing that you were terminated/laid off from your job, or that your work hours were reduced or;
• Copies of your 2 most recent pay stubs that show your work hours were reduced.

Please note, this support is available for students who are not eligible to apply for CalFresh SNAP Food Assistance (e.g. Undocumented, AB540 and International Students). Find out more information about CalFresh Application Assistance from CARES.

For all students, including those eligible for CalFresh, we encourage you to shop once per week in the Basic Needs Resource Center in The WELL. You can also register with the ASI Food Pantry and plan to shop once per week at their UNION location.

For Eviction Avoidance:

• A signed letter from your property manager/landlord, or a 3 day pay or quit notice from your property manager/landlord, that shows your total amount due to avoid eviction.

For Move-In Support:

• A copy of your signed lease agreement with a confirmed move in date, including the breakdown of each individual resident’s total rental payment due monthly.
  If seeking support to cover security deposits, ensure that the lease agreement includes this information.

Please note, housing insecurity support is available up to 2 times total in your academic career at Sac State. See below for additional information about seeking subsequent emergency grants after your first application.

Technology requests can be made when your computer/laptop has been stolen, damaged, or is in need of repair or replacement. Grants cannot be used to replace/repair Air pods/Earphone/Headphone devices gaming devices, and any other devices that are deemed unnecessary to aid in completion of courses.

• If your equipment is stolen, provide a copy of an online law enforcement report filed to report the theft.
• Photo images of damaged equipment to be replaced.
• If the damaged equipment can be repaired, please provide an estimate of the cost to replace parts and or complete the repair.

Please note, this support is available only once in the academic career of Sac State students. Campus IRT provides laptop rentals and students can learn more by reviewing information on this IRT Student Laptop Checkout webpage.

Emergency Travel for bereavement or medical emergency

While supplies last each academic year, students will first be offered e-pass Southwest Airlines vouchers for round trip travel.

• If travel has already occurred prior to student learning about the Southwest emergency travel program, then reimbursement for travel based on receipts for the type of travel that was purchased can be submitted for reimbursement.

Car Safety Repair, Including Damaged or Stolen Parts

• If you are seeking assistance with a safety vehicle repair you will need to submit an estimate of the costs for repair, from a licensed auto-repair mechanic, that is dated within the last 30 days.

Please note, that transportation support for a vehicle safety repair is expected to be utilized once in the academic career of a Sac State student. If a student seeks additional support, they must meet with the CARES Director to discuss their needs and determine whether a subsequent request may be considered.

• A copy of a past due notice for utility costs that indicated that utility service will be suspended to the student’s primary residence, due to lack of payment.