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Housing Help

Cuesta College Basic Needs Center

Student basic needs - 4 mi from 93405

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Help for Cuesta students who need food, housing, transportation, benefits, or emergency support.

Call first if you can

Hours, intake, and space can change during the day. Ask what time to arrive and what to bring.

What to say when you call

Hi, I might lose housing or need help staying housed. Who should I talk to, and what information should I have ready?

Ask if they are accepting people today, what time to arrive, and what to bring. If you are not sure this is the right place, call 211 and ask for a SLO County referral.

Important instructions

Cuesta services are student-focused and are especially relevant near 93405.

Next steps

Use the Basic Needs Center contact options or visit during posted campus hours. Say if housing or food is urgent.

Schedule

Campus support

School days: Hours vary by term

Check the Basic Needs page before going.

Address

Highway 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Hours

Campus hours vary by term. Check website before going.

Check-in hours

Check current Basic Needs Center hours by term.

Meals

Can connect students to food pantry and food distribution options.

Showers and hygiene

Ask about hygiene supplies, showers, or other campus basic-needs supports.

Documents

Cuesta student ID or student information may be requested.

Who it helps

Cuesta College students, including students at risk of homelessness.

For Cuesta College students.

Services

  • Basic needs navigation
  • Housing support referrals
  • Food assistance
  • CalFresh guidance
  • Emergency support connections

Languages

English, Spanish by request

Tags

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Source

Cuesta College Basic Needs

Checked Apr 12. Updated Apr 10. Call or check the website before traveling.