Help with Food, Housing and other Essential Needs
Student Advocacy & Financial Stability
Academic success can be out of reach for students facing life challenges such as food and housing insecurity, and other essential needs gaps. Team members in Student Advocacy and Financial Stability focus on developing a "culture of care" by educating the college community on ways to help students navigate barriers to success and access resources for support. Our CState CARES mission is to provide students with Connections And Resources for Economic Stability.
Essential Needs Support
Housing and Utilities
Learn about affordable housing programs, eviction help, assistance paying utilities and more.
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Transportation
If you don’t have reliable access to a car, learn about other ways to travel to campus.
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Student Resource Educators
Connect with a fellow student who can recommend campus and community resources to help you succeed.
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Family Care and Student Parent Resources
Get help accessing affordable childcare, community support for parents and more.
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Financial Literacy and Wellness
Learn about good money management, from budgeting and investing to credit cards and preventing identity theft.
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Mental and Physical Health
Columbus State offers free professional counseling for students, wellness programming, fitness programs, and referrals to community resources.
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Additional Community Resources
We’ve built relationships across Central Ohio to ensure Columbus State students have access to community resources.
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Retraining Assistance
If you’ve been laid off or lost your job due to international trade, you may be eligible for financial assistance to pursue a new career.
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Emergency Assistance
Apply for financial assistance with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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