Basic Needs Emergency Assistance

We support students experiencing crisis situations that would impact their ability to stay enrolled in classes. Completing this application does not constitute an automatic award. Awards may not be available during semester breaks and university holiday closures. 

Please reach out to CARE@csueastbay.edu if you do not hear from someone after 7 business days. 

Short-Term Emergency Housing

Short-term, emergency housing is available within Pioneer Heights for students experiencing housing insecurity. Shared-housing units are semi-furnished with bedding, toiletries, and access to the Pioneer Kitchen. Applicants will work with the Case Manager for placement on the Hayward Campus and identify long-term housing solutions.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Limited funding is available for students facing sudden, unexpected financial hardships. Supporting documentation may be required demonstrating crisis. 

  • Sudden housing loss
  • Medical or dental emergency
  • Loss of income
  • Transportation breakdown
  • Theft or natural disaster
  • Domestic violence or other crisis


Funding Amounts and Limits
Funding thresholds may occur based upon limited available funds from donors/grants. Students may not receive multiple awards for similar situations that exist over multiple years. 

  • Food assistance - Up to $250 per semester
  • Car repairs - Up to $500 per academic year 
  • Medical & dental bills - Up to $500 per academic year 
  • Course materials - Up to $250 per academic year
  • Rental assistance or housing balance - Up to $2000 per academic year
  • Emergency hotel stay - up to $500 per academic year

Potential Impacts to Financial Aid

To be eligible for emergency financial assistance, all sources of financial support must be exhausted including financial aid grants and loans. 

Note that adjustments to aid may result in an outstanding balance that will be your responsibility to settle. As such, before spending the funds it is advisable to review your aid package to see how it may have been adjusted upon receiving the emergency funds. Contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions. 

Federal and State Regulations do not allow CSU East Bay to provide financial aid recipients with funding in excess of their Cost of Attendance or 'Need' as calculated by the FAFSA/CADAA Application. (Need = COA - EFC). By filling out this form, you acknowledge that if you receive this funding and its addition results in excess, the funds may replace your current Financial Aid package in an order that will be in your best interest. For example, your loans or need-based aid that you may be able to use in subsequent terms may be replaced.  If your aid is subject to an adjustment, you will be contacted via your horizon email account. The California Student Aid Commission(CSAC) requires Middle-Class Scholarship (MCS) Recipients to have all additional aid reported to the State Department. Please note that any additional aid may result in a reduction of your MCS, requiring you to return part of the funds issued to you.