Housing Assistance

students walking outside of buildings

As a student, you may find yourself without stable, regular, or adequate housing—even if you never expected to be in that situation. You might be experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness if you are:

  • Staying in a shelter, motel, car, or public place
  • Couch-surfing because you have no permanent housing
  • Facing eviction, displacement from a fire, or another crisis
  • Leaving an unsafe or abusive home—even if the people there could offer you a place to stay

Please contact SJSU Cares if you are in an emergency situation!

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Temporary Emergency Housing -If you are a currently enrolled student and do not have a safe place to sleep tonight, you may qualify for temporary on-campus housing.

  • Available for up to 28 nights
  • Designed for students with immediate need
  • Includes short-term stay and planning support for next steps

Rapid Rehousing Program -The Rapid Rehousing Program supports eligible students who are unhoused or at immediate risk of losing housing.

  • Partnership with the Bill Wilson Center
  • Provides case management and tiered rental support
  • May include multiple months of housing assistance

Housing Search Assistance- Looking for off-campus housing? We can help. If you need resources or assistance in looking for off campus housing.

  • 1:1 support from a Basic Needs Coordinator
  • Tools for finding listings, comparing options, and budgeting
  • Guidance for understanding leases and rental rights

Book an  make an appointment here to meet with a Coordinator.

Community Referrals - Sometimes, community-based organizations are the best fit for your situation—especially if you:

  • Are no longer enrolled
  • Live outside the San José area

Our Case Managers will work with you to find and connect to the right provider.