Metro State University is committed to supporting the educational goals of its students and community. We are here to help you navigate the challenges and connect you with the support you need, whether in or out of the classroom.
You don’t have to do this alone. For help with navigating basic needs support and resources, please email us. If you are a current or incoming student who has dependent children, please reach out to our navigator/coordinator in the Student Parent Center who can serve as a resource.
Looking for advising, tutoring, or other academic support? Browse academic success services instead.
Metropolitan State University and Minnesota State have partnered with United Way 211 to establish a statewide basic needs resource hub. The basic needs resource hub provides Metro State students access to basic needs resources and support available on campus and in the community via phone, text, or chat 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
United Way 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 MNHELP to 898.211(TXT211) or call 211 (toll free at 1.800.543.7709) 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.
Visit the 211 website to learn more or to explore resources and support that may be available.
The information provided includes university and community resources related to help with food, housing, transportation, childcare, utilities, emergency grants, and mental health.
Resources and support for students in need of child care.
Dental and health care resources for students.
Information regarding emergency grants available to students.
Information on university and community food support resources.
Information on housing support and services available to students.
Information on mental health support and services available to students.
Information on transportation support and services available to students.
Information on supports and services to assist students with utility costs, technology access, and internet access.
Services that facilitate the academic success of incoming, current and graduating African and African American students.
Continue to learn and engage with the university community after you’ve graduated.
Support and programs for the academic, personal and professional success of American Indian students.
Helping Asian-American students balance life and education to persist and graduate.
Programs and advocacy that facilitate academic success of students who identify as Latinx or undocumented.
Programs and advocacy for Metropolitan State University’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Programs and support for veterans and students connected to the military.
Find information about academic and personal support, as well as advocacy and education for women.
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program provides information and resources to help university community members educate themselves and make responsible choices.
The Career Center helps students develop their careers with tools, guidance and opportunities.
Provides support and resources for students who have challenges with substance use or other behavioral addictions.
Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the MetroCares 24/7 Support Line: 651-793-1568.
A space for students, staff and faculty to focus on physical well-being.
Food for Thought provides perishable and non-perishable groceries and grab-and-go food to students.
Spaces and resources for pregnant or lactating students.
SLLD provides social, cultural, intellectual and recreational programs for students.
Supports and connects students and their families with campus and community resources
An online healthcare portal available to enrolled students 24/7
Here’s where you can get books, supplies, electronics, university swag and snacks.
Everything you need to know to apply for and manage your financial aid.
Your first stop for questions about financial aid, registration, tuition payment and more.
How to get and use your Metropolitan State University identification card.
Advises and supports international students with academic, immigration, cultural, financial and personal issues.
Policies and procedures to manage complaints of violations against the Student Code of Conduct.
How to request an escort from a uniformed university security officer
Information for students, student organizations and community groups about reserving spaces in the Student Center.
On-campus WiFi and computer lab locations plus basic help for student email accounts, eServices and D2L Brightspace.
An academic and college preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Programs and support for veterans and students connected to the military