Cal Poly Cares Grant Program

The Cal Poly Cares Grant is a program available to assist students experiencing emergency or unanticipated expenses causing financial hardship. The grant is designed to assist those who cannot reasonably resolve their financial situation and have exhausted all available funding sources. including subsidized loans. Cal Poly cares can award grants up to $2,000. If students are experiencing hunger and/ or food insecurity, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 805-756-2472 or visit Basic Needs Initiative for more resources, including meal vouchers and food pantry information.