Student Basic Needs

Meeting basic needs is crucial for the success of University of Michigan-Flint students. We support our students through an inclusive environment, emergency assistance, and long-term support services. Our campus community works together to ensure every student has the resources to thrive academically and personally.

Whether you’re looking for food assistance, health services, or more, the various links below support meeting your basic needs. Explore the resources and discover the programs available to help you thrive.

Our Commitment to Student Success

We aim to create a nurturing and supportive campus community where every student feels empowered to pursue their academic goals without the burden of unmet basic needs. To achieve this, we have developed various services and initiatives focused on providing emergency assistance and long-term support.

Understanding Student Basic Needs

In the fall of 2024, we successfully surveyed our student population to assess our student’s current basic needs. Overall, 1,999 students participated in the survey, which resulted in a 33% response rate. The results underscore the importance of supporting our student’s basic needs and their role in their success and well-being. We plan to use this information to continue partnering with the Hope Center to strengthen the support ecosystem for students at UM-Flint.

If you would like more information about the results of this survey, please contact us at flint.studentaffairs@umich.edu.

Available Resources

Please help us grow our support services and programs for students’ basic needs.