The Panther Cares Center is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that helps students achieve their educational goals and navigate challenges.
The resources and financial support programs offered by Panther Cares are designed to alleviate financial stress, allowing students to concentrate on their studies without the burden of essential costs. Additionally, the Panther Cares Center provides information about housing options for students who are facing eviction or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Housing Resources Request
Many students experience homelessness or unsafe housing conditions.
To meet this need, we offer Housing Assistance, including a potential Emergency Hotel Program and additional support to help students secure long-term housing.
Funds donated to the Los Rios Colleges Fund or campus-based Cares Programs can provide a short-term hotel stay, allowing a student facing homelessness to have a safe place to stay while accessing other resources.
District-wide, students are limited to one emergency hotel stay per academic year.
If you are currently enrolled at one of the Los Rios Colleges and are experiencing a housing emergency, complete the form below. Please only submit one form; duplicate submissions will not be responded to. <
To qualify for the emergency hotel program, the student must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled and attending in the current semester with a minimum of six units at any of our four campuses (American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, Sacramento City) and must be in good standing. Your application will be automatically denied if you are not enrolled and attending in the current semester.
- Enrolled in the current semester with a minimum of six units.
- Making satisfactory academic progress, have a 2.0 or higher GPA.
- Have a current Educational Plan on file.
- Facing an emergency.
At SCC, we are committed to assisting students experiencing housing insecurities.
A designated Case Manager is available for assistance every Tuesday and Thursday.
To schedule a meeting with them, please Apply for Housing Resources.
It's important to note that we do not provide lists of apartments or general apartment search information.
Consider enrolling in the Money Matters Course to learn important money management, budgeting, and credit repair skills.
Apply for Housing Resources
Complete this form to apply for housing assistance from Panther Cares.
Community Housing Resources
If you are a student looking for a new home or struggling to find affordable housing, refer to Affordable Rental Housing Options to see a list of apartments in the Sacramento area. Please note: This resource is through Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). We do not guarantee availability and cannot contact the property on your behalf.
These resources can help you find a variety of housing opportunities in the Sacramento area.
While we strive to assist you, please note that we cannot guarantee availability or contact properties on your behalf. We wish you the best of luck in your housing search!
- Uloop: Student housing, college jobs, tutors, roommates, and more
- HotPads: Rent apartments and houses
- Roomies: Find a roommate or a place to rent
- W.A.Y.S. Rooms for Rent: W.A.Y.S. offers shared bedroom housing in the greater Sacramento area
- FindHelp.org
- AffordableHousing.com
- Sacramento Steps Forward
- Homeless Youth Handbook
- Sacramento Homeless Services
- 211 Sacramento
Contact
Questions or more info:
- Phone: (916) 650-2775
- Email: Panthercares@scc.losrios.edu
Location
Panther Cares Center
Panther Parkway, across from Hughes Stadium
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822