If you need help finding the right resource, contact our case manager to help you get started:
Becca Peine
Assistant Dean of Students
(320) 308-4787
rebecca.peine@stcloudstate.edu
We know that life happens and that sometimes you need a helping hand to work through challenges that would otherwise interfere with your ability to be successful at college. We recognize that your basic needs, including things like food, housing and transportation, can have a direct impact on your well-being and success.
Below are some of the resources available on campus and throughout the community.
St. Cloud State University and Minnesota State have partnered with United Way 211 to establish a statewide basic needs resource hub. The basic needs resource hub provides St. Cloud State University students access to basic needs resources and support available on campus and in the community via phone, text, or chat 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
United Way 211 provides free and confidential health and human services information. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need. If you’re looking for information about services available in your community for you or a loved one, they can help.
Text MNHELP to 898-211(TXT211) or call 211 (toll free at 1-800-543-7709) to speak with one of their highly trained information and referral specialists. Your call is completely confidential, and they have call menus in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Interpreters are also available for any language.
Visit the 211 website to learn more or to explore resources and support that may be available.
To search the 211 database of basic needs resources online, please visit the Minnesota State student basic needs website.
Huskies Food Pantry (320)308-5683 | foodpantry@stcloudstate.edu
Provides nutritious options to students experiencing food insecurity in an effort to support learning, health and student retention.
If you want to see if you may be eligible for SNAP benefits, take the SNAP Eligibility Screening Survey. The screening survey is available to current registered students and requires log-in with your Office 365 account (starid@go.minnstate.edu and StarID password).
Community, state and national:
Residential Life (320) 308-2166 | reslife@stcloudstate.edu
Everything you need to make an SCSU residence hall your home.
Community, state and national:
Parking & Transportation (320) 308-3453 | parking@stcloudstate.edu
The Public Safety Department handles all parking permit requests/disbursement and parking ticket processing and provides area transportation options.
Community, state and national:
Lindgren Child Care Center (320) 308-3296 | childcare@stcloudstate.edu
Day care for the children of students, staff and faculty.
Student Parent Support Initiative/Bridge to Community Resources (320) 308-3246
The one-stop support shop for pregnant and parenting college students.
Community, state and national:
Financial Aid Office (320) 308-2047 | financialaid@stcloudstate.edu
Support students and families with information and resources to financially support your educational goals.
Student Emergency Fund An emergency fund available through the University Foundation to assist current degree-seeking students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship resulting from an emergency.
Community, state and national:
HuskyTech (320) 308-7000 | huskytech@stcloudstate.edu
The one-stop center for technology support, training, services and products.
Information Technology Services (ITS) (320) 308-2065 | itsoffice@stcloudstate.edu
Manages the University's telecommunication infrastructure, including networks, servers, computers, computer labs and smart classrooms. ITS also provides Web-, application- and multimedia-development services.
Community, state and national:
Medical Clinic (320) 308-3191 | medicalclinic@stcloudstate.edu
Clinic, immunization, education and referrals are some of the offered services.
Counseling and Psychological Services (320) 308-3171 | counseling@stcloudstate.edu
Your one-stop location for mental health resources, services and referrals.
Health Insurance Resources
A list of resourses to assist students with health insurance questions.
Center for Health and Wellness Innovation
Provides resources to serve the whole student, from academic success to mental and physical well-being. Resources include UChoose, Recovery Resource Center, Healthy Huskies, as well as many other services all housed alongside the Medical Clinic and Counseling and Psychological Services.
Public Safety (320) 308-3333 | pubsafe@stcloudstate.edu
Open 24 hours a day, working to provide the safest environment possible on campus.
Community, state and national:
If you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, connect with the Trevor Project. Here, you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else. Phone1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678.
American Indian Center (320) 308-5449 | aic@stcloudstate.edu
Supports the educational needs of American Indian students and area American Indian communities.
International Students and Scholar Services (320) 308-4287 | isss@stcloudstate.edu
Provides information, assistance, advocacy, guidance and support to students and scholars from other nations.
LGBT Resource Center (320) 308-5166 | lgbt@stcloudstate.edu
Support, education and advocacy for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Ally (GLBTQIA) students.
Multicultural Student Services (320) 308-3003 | mss@stcloudstate.edu
Academic support, multicultural programming, cultural organizations and social events are among the offered services.
Student Accessibility Services (320) 308-4080 | sas@stcloudstate.edu
Support for students with a physical, cognitive or mental/emotional disability. Services include priority registration, sign language/oral interpreting and note taking.
Supporting Autistic Student Success Initiative (SASSI) (320) 308-2092 | csd@stcloudstate.edu
Autistic students may want and benefit from specialized supports to be successful in their college career and beyond. In a collaborative and interprofessional way, SASSI provides information to faculty and staff, and offers a support- and strengths-based program for autistic students at St. Cloud State University. SASSI is funded by a Minnesota State Innovation Grant.
Veterans Resource Center (320) 308-2185 | veteransresource@stcloudstate.edu
Dedicated to supporting military, veterans, and their families, the VRC advocates and serves all military-connected students to help them achieve their mission of student success.
Women's Center (320) 308-4958 | womenscenter@stcloudstate.edu
Advances women across identities and advocates for gender equity and social justice through transformative programs and services. The Women’s Center also provides advocacy and support services for students of all genders who are pregnant, parenting, and/or who have survived sexual violence, dating abuse, stalking, or gender-based harassment.
Atwood Memorial Center (320) 308-4636 | atwood@stcloudstate.edu
The University's meeting place, student union, and community center serves students, staff, faculty, alumni and the community.
Campus Recreation (320) 308-3325 | campusrec@stcloudstate.edu
Participate in athletic, fitness and recreation activities, from aquatics to canoe trips to intramural sports. Enjoy year-round field sports on the turf at Husky Stadium.
Department of Campus Involvement (320) 308-2205 | campusinvolvement@stcloudstate.edu
DCI provides student opportunities in areas such as student organizations, the Huskies Events and Activities Team, community service, Greek Life and campus programs. Also provides support services for students such as Student Legal Services, student organizations support and recognition programs.
Division of Student Affairs (320) 308-3111 | studentaffairs@stcloudstate.edu
Manages residence halls and student conduct while championing student needs via the student union, student-run arts and entertainment programming, Career Center and more.
Huskies Events and Activities Team (320) 308-2205 | campusinvolvement@stcloudstate.edu
Events planned for students, by students! The source for events and activities that help students meet people, provide fun things to do, enhance student learning and personal development, and create the “Husky Community” on campus. These campus-wide events include live music, movies/films, performing arts, husky pride and spirit, late-night, student talent, speakers and visual arts.
Business Services (320) 308-4012 | businessservices@stcloudstate.edu
Supports students with questions about tuition, fees, loans and all other University business processes.
Records and Registration (320) 308-2111 | registrar@stcloudstate.edu
Course registration, grade transcripts, academic petitions, credit transfer, graduation, teacher licensure and more is managed in 118 Administrative Services Building.
Student Legal Services (320) 308-2205 | campusinvolvement@stcloudstate.edu
Attorney-staffed office that assists students with legal problems.
Career Center (320) 308-2151 | careercenter@stcloudstate.edu
Explore career opportunities through services such as counseling, on-campus interviews, resume assistance and expert advice.
Library (320) 308-3083 | library@stcloudstate.edu
The University Library offers a wide variety of resources and services to meet student study and research needs. Resource offerings include scholarly articles, books, DVDs, streaming media, archival material and equipment such as data projectors, calculators, cameras and phone chargers. Librarians are available to help students during library instruction sessions, personal consultations and through our 24/7 chat reference service. We assist with fine-tuning research topics, finding and evaluating information resources, creating bibliographies, and more. The library also features group and individual study spaces with and without computers.
There are also many Academic Resources available to students.