{"id":121,"date":"2026-07-24T00:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T04:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/dsa\/student-basic-needs\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T13:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T17:52:39","slug":"student-basic-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/student-basic-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Basic Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-232 size-large\" alt=\"A circular green metal plaque embedded in a brick pavement, featuring the text &quot;M FLINT&quot; and &quot;THE JAYCEES OF GREATER FLINT 1980.&quot;\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Our Commitment to Student Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Understanding Student Basic Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the fall of 2024, we successfully surveyed our student population to assess our student\u2019s 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\u2019s basic needs and their role in their success and well-being. We plan to use this information to continue partnering with the <strong>Hope Center<\/strong> to strengthen the support ecosystem for students at UM-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like more information about the results of this survey, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:flint.studentaffairs@umich.edu\">flint.studentaffairs@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Available Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d5b96e5 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-health-wellness.jpg\" alt=\"Students walking past Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health and Wellness tables at a campus event.\" class=\"wp-image-65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-health-wellness.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-health-wellness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-health-wellness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-health-wellness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-health-wellness-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/resources\/\">Health &amp; Wellness Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information on mental and physical health support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-emergency-funds.jpg\" alt=\"Group of students talking outside\" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-emergency-funds.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-emergency-funds-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"\/dsa\/emergency-funds-for-students\/\">Emergency Funds<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about emergency student funding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-wolverine-essentials.jpg\" alt=\"Wolverine Essentials table with tote bags and information at a campus event.\" class=\"wp-image-69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-wolverine-essentials.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-wolverine-essentials-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-wolverine-essentials-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-wolverine-essentials-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-wolverine-essentials-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wolverine-essentials\/\">Wolverine Essentials<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food, clothing, and housing insecurity services and support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-laptop-loan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"UM-Flint students and staff on campus.\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-laptop-loan-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-laptop-loan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-laptop-loan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-laptop-loan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-laptop-loan-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-laptop-loan-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ellp\/\">Laptop Loan Program<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short-term and semester-long emergency loans are available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-academic-support-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Two students studying together on laptops in a campus atrium.\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-academic-support-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-academic-support-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-academic-support-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-academic-support-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-academic-support-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-academic-support-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/\">Academic Support<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support for academic and career success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/pavilion-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of the University Pavilion\" class=\"wp-image-21\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlegalservices.umich.edu\/\">Student Legal Services<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal services are available to UM-Flint students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-caregiver.png\" alt=\"A caregiver helping two children with schoolwork at a table.\" class=\"wp-image-79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-caregiver.png 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-caregiver-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cgs\/caregiver-resources\/\">Student Caregiver Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect to child care and family support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2047\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-student-employment.jpg\" alt=\"Group of UM-Flint students posing together outdoors.\" class=\"wp-image-82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-student-employment.jpg 2047w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2026\/07\/sbn-student-employment-300x200.jpg 300w, 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It offers a wide range of support options across various categories, allowing individuals to make informed choices about the resources they need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions or need additional support related to student basic needs, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:WolverineEssentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please help us grow our support services and programs for students\u2019 basic needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-36078703 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/giving.umich.edu\/basket\/fund\/328586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meeting basic needs is crucial for the success of University of Michigan-Flint students. 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