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The Basic Needs Program in the Office of the Dean of Students is here to connect you with campus and community resources intended to support your well-being, so that you can meet your academic goals.

If you are a University of Oregon student who is facing challenges with access to adequate food, stable housing, affordable childcare, or meeting other basic needs, please fill out our Basic Needs Assistance Form to request a response from the Basic Needs team.

Basic Needs Assistance Form

Events
Trillium Plus Produce Drop
Dec10
Trillium Plus Produce Drop Dec 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drop
Dec10
Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drop Dec 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Student Food Pantry
Dec11
Student Food Pantry Dec 11 Grace Lutheran Church
Student Food Pantry
Dec12
Student Food Pantry Dec 12 Grace Lutheran Church
2025 Housing and Community Resources Fair
Feb5
2025 Housing and Community Resources Fair Feb 5 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Announcements

(Posted November 13, 2024) To support University of Oregon students during winter break, LGBTESS and the Basic Needs Program are partnering to provide grocery store gift cards to Eugene-enrolled students staying in Eugene/Springfield and UO…

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(Posted September 30, 2024) All Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy funds for fall term 2024 have been exhausted and the application is now closed. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible and applicants will be notified via email.

This funding is offered on a first…

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(Posted September 27, 2024) The application for the Fall 2024 Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30! Apply to receive up to $150 toward textbooks or any…

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Basic Needs at a Glance

Here is a summary of the assistance that our students access the most. For a broader range of resources, check out Services for Students.

Food Resources

If you’re looking for ways to supplement your food supply, our coordinators can help you navigate both on- and off-campus food resources including SNAP application support, various campus programs for free or reduced price foods, and the Student Food Pantry, open weekly when classes are in session.

Housing Resources

Our program can assist you with rental resources, referrals to housing support, and more. Whether you need support with paying late rent or utilities, or you’re looking for off-campus housing options, our team can help you.

Academic Materials

Tracking down and purchasing campus supplies can be challenging. We can connect you with various academic resources, including the Textbook Subsidy (open for application the first three weeks of each academic term, as long as funding is available).

Childcare Assistance

Funding is available for eligible student parents or caregivers who have children 12 years old and younger in childcare, through the UO Childcare Subsidy. In addition, the UO offers childcare centers convenient to campus, and students may qualify for state grants and other funds.

All UO-enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate, law, international, and undocumented students are eligible for Basic Needs Program resources and services.

Knowing and using your resources is part of navigating student life at the UO, and the Basic Needs Program staff is available to you at any point during your time as a student at the university.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Basic Needs Program
Office of the Dean of Students

Phone: 541-346-3216

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