Welcome to the VC Basic Needs Center!
What are Basic Needs?
Basic Needs refers to the food, stable housing, and wellness security of our students at Ventura College as well as community members. We have created support programs and resources that can assist our students in meeting their basic needs and promoting their academic success. Basic needs security has been shown to have a direct impact on the mental-emotional-physical health, wellness, academic performance, professional development, and holistic success of our students. The Ventura College Basic Needs Center looks to increase accessibility to food, housing, mental wellness along with financial resources.
How can we help?
Complete the Student Interest Form and tell us what services you want more information about. One of our staff will reach out to you with help.
The CalFresh student eligibility has been adjusted making it easier for more students to apply.
More students are now eligible to take advantage of $234 a month in grocery food cards. Students with spouses or children may be eligible for more! Need help applying for CalFresh? Come by our office or call for assistance.