Student Basic Needs Resources

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to the communities it serves. We recognize basic needs — including things like food, housing and transportation — can have a direct impact on the well-being and success of our students. To assist our community in meeting these needs, we’ve compiled the resources below. The information will be revised when appropriate and evolve as necessary.

You don't need to navigate this alone. Anoka-Ramsey Community College Counselors are available to meet with students who need assistance with mental health or basic needs issues.

For our parenting students, ARCC has identified Parent Navigators on campus to assist with connecting to resources.

Parent Navigators: Counselors
Dawn Bjork-Pedersen, Jill Harrison, Liz Iverson, Linnea Janas, Michelle Mucha

Make a free appointment with ARCC Counselors

Mn Benefits

Apply for numerous benefits, including food, housing and childcare support, from the state of Minnesota with one online application. 

Visit mnbenefits.mn.gov to get started.