Basic Needs and Resources

First Link

First Link (211) provides free and confidential health and human services information. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need. If you’re looking for information about services available in your community for you or a loved one, they can help.

Text your zip code to 898-211(TXT211) or call 211 to speak with one of their highly trained information and referral specialists. Your call is completely confidential, and they have call menus in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Interpreters are also available for any language.

To explore resources and support that may be available, visit the First Link website.

NDSU does not maintain a full list of resources under these basic needs. It is recommended that 211 also be considered when trying to find resources.

To focus time and energy on learning, it’s important for every student to have their basic needs met. Click a category below to find a variety of NDSU and community resources. If you can’t find what you need, please call the Dean of Students Office at (701)231-7701.

Childcare Assistance Programs:

Childcare Scholarship Head Start Programs:

Economic Assistance Programs:

Rent/Utilities Help:

Insurance Market Place
MN Medicaid
ND Medicaid
International Student and Study Abroad Required Health Insurance
Health Insurance – General information for International Students

Housing:

Rent/Utilities Help:

Resources in Minnesota
Resources in North Dakota

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact University Police at (701) 231-8998.

If this is not an emergency, students are encouraged to start with NDSU’s Student Health Service or Counseling Center to determine the most appropriate campus or community resource referral.