Student Essential Support
Whether you are a new student or a returning student, you will find basic needs services, employment & education services and financial services supports available to ensure you are supported and successful during your educational journey.
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Basic Needs Services
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Employment and Education Services
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Financial Services
Basic Needs Services
Access to students essential need supports such as food, housing, wellness, student parent resources, transportation and academic supports.
Food
- Ram Food Market and Food Shelves
- SF/Marin Food Bank - Food Finder
- CalFresh Benefits
- SF County Benefits
- CalFresh | Medical | Cash Aid
- Apply online through https://benefitscal.com/r/sparkpointccsf
- Connect with a representative through the Virtual Counter link below for CalFresh support - Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm (Please visit our Virtual Counter to Register)
- Meet with a SparkPoint CCSF, Basic Needs Center representative for County Benefits support in Science Hall 127
- Other resources: https://www.csuchico.edu/calfresh/resource-hub-tiles/benefitscal.shtml
Housing
- SF Service Guide
- 2-1-1 Bay Area: Housing
- SF HSA - Housing Services
- Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students (HARTS) Program
- On-campus shower access
- Limited hygiene supplies
- County Homelessness Response System
- Project Homeless Connect
- SF Rental Assistance
- Catholic Charities (Assistance for homeless families)
Wellness
- Student Health Services
- Medical/Nursing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Family Pact
- Workshops/Groups
- SF Human Services Agency
- Food Assistance
- Medical Services
- Cash Assistance
- Complete an online application at www.BenefitsCal.com
- Balboa Teen Health Center
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Location:
Balboa High School
1000 Cayuga Avenue, Room 156
San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone Number: 415-469-4512 -
Serves: Youth, ages 12-25
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Services:
- Birth control
- Sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV testing and treatment
- PEP and PrEP
- Primary care
- Urgent care
- Mental health and/or substance abuse counseling
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Essential Services in San Francisco
Student Parent Resources
- Family Resource Center
- Referrals to Student-Parent Resources
- Lactation Room
- CalWORKs Program
- EOPS/CARE Program
- Child Development Department
- Compass Family Services
- Children's Council SF
- Wu Yee Children Services
- Moms Against Poverty
- The CA Special Supplemental Food Program: Women, Infant, Children (WIC) - [NAHC]
Transportation
Academic Support
- Textbook Resources
- Technology
- Loan Program
- Affordable Connectivity Program
- Computers, Internet & Training
- Bilingual Counseling Services
- Tutoring Services
- STAR CENTER (Rosenberg Library Room 207
P: 415-452-5502 E: tutoring@ccsf.edu
- STAR CENTER (Rosenberg Library Room 207
Employment and Education Services
Access to employment support which include Career Services, Student Employment, Handshake and Work Experience. Additional educational supports provided by the Career Development Center offering career counseling, support for undecided students, preparation for jobs, internships, resumes, interviews and career exploration.
Career Services Office
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We offer workshops (resumes, LinkedIn, etc.), one-on-one coaching, industry research/exploration, career panels, worksite tours, networking events, career fairs, informational interviews, mock interviews, job/internship placement. Everything you need to help you land your next job.
Office of Student Employment
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If you need help paying for college or just want to work part-time on campus the Office of Student Employment has paid job opportunities with CCSF departments. Find a job in your academic area or just find something that works with your schedule
Handshake
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Handshake is CCSF’s employer engagement platform where you can network with employers and other students, explore the companies in your industry, and check out jobs and internships they post specifically for college students.
Work Experience
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Work Experience courses help you earn credit for working or interning.
Career Development Center
- Career Counseling Services
- Counseling undecided students about educational majors or career paths
- Prepare you for job or internship planning
- Resume and Interviewing counseling Job or Internship Search Assistance
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Career Exploration Online
Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship
SF Human Services Agency
- JobsNOW! for Job Seekers
There are 3 ways to apply for JobsNOW (all of which are listed at the bottom of the job seeker page):
- Call the JN hotline at 877-562-1669
- Email us at applyforjobsnow@sfgov.org
- Or submit an “interest form”
Financial Services
Access to financial support such as financial aid, debt counseling, financial literacy, emergency funds, scholarship opportunities and legal consultation services.
Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application
- Debt Counseling
- Financial Literacy Resources
- Student Emergency Fund Application (SEFA) - One-time emergency funding (up to $500). It is a limited emergency grant.
Scholarships Office
- Full-time Incentive Grant (FTIG) - $500 (may be eligible up to four terms) Grant availability based on AB19 funding.
Legal Consultation
- Bay Area Legal Aid
- The Women's Building
- City Dream Center
- Immigration Legal Services
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Referrals to legal support services
- Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs
- Get free immigration help
- Immigration legal help
- Language Access and Rights
- Immigrant Rights Commission
Tax Help
S.F. Human Services Agency
United Way Bay Area
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)
These free tax help services support families with applying for The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and The Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC).
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SparkPoint CCSF Basic Needs Center Services
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SparkPoint CCSF Food Card Program
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SparkPoint Scholars Grant
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SEFA Student Emergency Fund
SparkPoint CCSF Food Card
SparkPoint CCSF, Basic Needs Center Food Card Program application is available starting August 19, 2024 for fall 2024. The dining card will allow you to purchase hot prepared meals on Ocean Campus. Please see the flyer below, which outlines the criteria and details of how to apply.
Enrichment Activities students can engage in consists of any of the options listed below. Should be completed prior to a re-load and/or end of the semester.
- Financial Wellness Workshops [virtual]
- Smart Money Coaching [in-person and/or remote]
- Workshop Wednesdays [hybrid]
- New County Benefit Application (Medical, CalFresh, Cash Aid) [in-person]
- Office of Student Equity - Listen & Learn Series, Equity Talks [virtual]
Questions? Contact us at sparkpoint@ccsf.edu
SparkPoint Scholars Grant
SparkPoint CCSF, Basic Needs Center is excited to launch our SparkPoint Scholars Grant in fspring 2025. This $250 grant is intended to help students meet their basic needs while being a part-time college student attaining their educational goal of certificate or degree completion. The application opens January 6, 2025 in Scholarship Universe to part-time students who meet the eligibility criteria. Please see the flyer below, which outlines the criteria and how to apply.
Questions? Contact us at sparkpoint@ccsf.edu
Enrichment Activities students can engage in consists of any of the options listed below. This requirement is due by March 27, 2025 in order to receive 2nd disbursement.
- Financial Wellness Workshops [virtual]
- Smart Money Coaching [in-person and/or virtual]
- Workshop Wednesdays [hybrid]
- New County Benefit Application (Medical, CalFresh, Cash Aid) [in-person]
- Office of Student Equity (OSE) - Listen & Learn Series, Equity Talks [virtual]
- OSE - Student Support Clinics [in-person or virtual]
- AANHPI Mental Health Series
- AANHIP Career Readiness Series
SEFA Student Emergency Fund
The SEFA Student Emergency Fund Application is now available. The SEFA is a limited emergency grant. The purpose of the grant is for students to use the funds towards emergency related situations, including rent, food insecurities, utility cutoff notifications, etc. The maximum amount the students can apply for is $500 and the grant can only be awarded once in a lifetime. The additional criteria is as follows:
- Apply for financial aid by completing a FAFSA or CA Dream Act for the associated academic year
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be classified as a California Resident
- Enrolled in at least 6 CCSF units for the application term
- Complete Student Emergency Funds Application
- Meet Academic Standing Standards
- 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Completed 50% of all units attempted at CCSF
- Submit a typed personal statement explaining your financial hardship/extenuating circumstances
- Submit a comprehensive Student Education Plan
- Has not previously received Student Emergency Funds
- Provide supporting documentation of the emergency
- E.g. Proof of eviction notice, utility shut off notification, death of parent/spouse, or other proof of rent and/or food insecurities
Grants are awarded based on urgency of need, available funding, and exhaustion of all other funding resources/options. You can view the Student Emergency Funds Application online.
For assistance completing the application, see: SEFA Application Walkthrough.
For questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@ccsf.edu or via our Financial Aid Virtual Help Counter.