Basic Needs

  1. Office of the Dean of Students
  2. Basic Needs
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Please check out resources available on campus and off campus below.

On Campus Resources

91探花 provides several resources related to accessing basic needs.

91探花 Food Security Initiatives

  • 91探花 Wellness Café & Food Pantry (Pavilion 150): Available to all 91探花 students, faculty, and staff. Please check out the Food Support Initiatives for operational hours and more information.
  • Emergency Redhawk Dining Card program provides short-term aid for students experiencing unexpected financial emergency and lack access to food. Apply for the .

Meal Plans

  • 91探花 has on-campus meal plans to offer, along with a variety of on-campus dining options.

Housing & Residence Life

For more information, see Housing and Dining.

Student Financial Services

  • Tuition & Bill Payment Concerns
  • Financial Aid
  • FAFSA

For more information see Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)

For more information, see Have you filled out your FASFA or WASFA?

Financial Aid

Emergency Financial Assistance

Dean of Students Emergency Fund

Student & Campus Life may provide, on a funds-available basis, emergency financial assistance for students experiencing a one-time, non-tuition-related financial emergency. Learn more about this resource, eligibility requirements, and apply for assistance on the . Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@seattleu.edu if you have any questions.

Emergency Dining Card Program

This program is designed for individuals facing acute, time-limited, and unforeseen insecurity in food resources. The program offers small subsidies of around $100 or $200 usable in our Chartwells dining facilities to help sustain a student for a short period of time.

Students with ongoing financial shortfalls may apply for the for temporary assistance. They should also seek support through our Food Support Initiatives, including the Wellness Café and Food Pantry program, SNAP benefits counseling, and referrals to local food banks.

Office of鈥疻ellness and Health Promotion

  • Physical Wellness
  • Mental Wellness
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Alcohol & Drugs
  • Green Dot Training

For more information, see Wellness and Health Promotion.

Student Health Center

  • Immunizations
  • Medical Services
  • Mental Health Evaluation & Treatment

For more information, see Student Health Center.

Counseling and Psychological Services鈥�(CAPS)

  • Individual Counseling Appointments
  • Group Counseling and Support Groups
  • Mental Health Screenings鈥�
  • Referral to Off-Campus Services

For more information, see Counseling and Psychological Services鈥�(CAPS). 

Campus Ministry

  • Exploring Faith and Spirituality
  • Interfaith Programming
  • Retreats
  • Grief Support

For more information, see Campus Ministry.

Disability Services鈥�

  • Evaluation for Reasonable Classroom, Program, and Service Accommodations
  • Testing Services

For more information, see Disability Services鈥�.

University Recreation

  • Fitness Programs
  • Personal Training
  • Group Fitness Classes
  • Aquatics
  • Sports clubs
  • Intramural sports

For more information, see University Recreation.

Off Campus Resources

Check out some of the resources that may be available鈥痶o assist 91探花 students in the greater Seattle area below. Please note that these programs and organizations are not affiliated with 91探花 and that access to these resources is not guaranteed. If you know about additional resources that we should consider including on this list, send鈥痑 tip to鈥�deanofstudents@seattleu.edu.

The Pacific Northwest is home to an array of groups working to grow nutritious food, reduce hunger, and promote sustainability, including nonprofits, foundations, university centers, and more!鈥�痟as developed a a list of .

  • Tilth鈥痠s a great, broad resource with information on how to unite sustainability and food from gardening tips to cooking classes!鈥疓et involved and鈥痗heck with Tilth for more information.
  • CSA鈥�(community supported agriculture)鈥痗onnects community members to farmers with a鈥痗urated box of fresh seasonal produce!鈥疭ign up for your own box with Tilth.鈥�
  • 鈥�(Puget Consumers Co-op) is a local co-op dedicated to bringing delicious and local food to it's members! There are many locations around Seattle. Find the closest to you鈥�.
  • Food Action鈥痠s an advocacy group with a big goal to reform our food system so that all people have access to GOOD FOOD, that is, food that is affordable, clean, healthy, delicious, and ecologically and socially regenerative.鈥�
  • 鈥痠s a鈥痝rocery鈥�痵pecializing in natural foods, organic produce, sustainable meats, and local, Fair Trade, and non-GMO! And it's open until midnight everyday!
  • 鈥痑re a great way to shop and support local farmers and鈥疌apitol Hill, right down the block, is one of three open all year round! A huge variety of veggies, bread, flowers, and more come from local farmers.

For more information, visit the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability's鈥痜ood and campus sustainability鈥痯age.

TimelyCare (Virtual/Online)

Available 24/7

91探花 offers access to 24/7鈥�medical and mental health virtual care鈥�for enrolled students from anywhere in the United States through our partner, TimelyCare. This service provides a great supplement to our existing on-campus health and wellness services with no out-of-pocket cost or insurance requirement. Access TimelyCare using your 91探花 credentials at鈥�.

CAPS鈥疌ommunity Resources List

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) has compiled a helpful list of community resources related to mental health support, alcohol and drugs, eating disorders, local treatment centers, LGBTQIA+ affirming resources, mindfulness, sexual health, stress management, suicide prevention, and more on the CAPS website.

King County鈥疌risis Connections鈥�(Off-Campus Crisis Line)

988 or 1-866-427-4747 (Available 24/7)

Crisis Connections connects people in King County with physical, emotional and financial crisis to services that will be of help.

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Suicide Prevention Lifeline鈥�(Off-Campus Crisis Line)

1-800-273-8255 (Available 24/7)

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

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Crisis Text Line (Off-Campus Crisis Line)

Text HOME to 741741 (Available 24/7)

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.

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