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Basic Needs & Community Connections

Connections

We can connect you with other Dallas-area organizations which can help provide you with food, shelter and other basics in times of need.

Student Care Network
Essential Needs
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Child Care Resources

Parents who wish to enroll for classes can take advantage of the variety of ways Dallas College provides child care or child care subsidies.

Essential Needs
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Child Watch Program

Childcare Resources

Free drop-in child care is available at select campuses on a first-come, first-served basis each day through the Child Watch Program.

Essential Needs
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Clothing Closet & Resources

Located on four of our campuses, you can "shop" once a month for free, up to five items. Women's, men's, children's clothing are available, along with accessories and shoes.

Student Care Network, clothes, free,
Essential Needs
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DART Student Pass

Catch a train or bus to campus for free with the DART Student Pass. Learn more about how to sign up and get your pass.

Essential Needs
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Family Care Program

family

The Family Care Program supports students who are parents or expectant parents with family care needs, support services and classes focused on parenting, nutrition, wellness and financial literacy.

Essential Needs
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Food Pantries

Mobile Food PantryFood Bank

Our campus food pantries (for students) and our mobile food pantry (for everyone) provide free food to those in need, from quick snacks to canned goods. Learn how to get food or donate.

hungry, groceries
Essential Needs
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Laptop Loans (Login Required)

Device Loans

A limited number of laptops are available to students as a learning resource and academic support.

computer, internet, laptop, loaner laptop, laptop rental
Essential Needs
Academic Support
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Living Wage Calculator

Do you know how much money it takes to live comfortably in Dallas County? Use our calculator to find out.

Essential Needs
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My Community Services

Students can access this free online resource tool to gain access to the support they need to be successful.

Essential Needs
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Shelter and Rent

Housing Insecurity ResourcesRental Assistance

Dallas College wants to ensure you succeed both in and out of the classroom and can help connect you with local rental assistance programs as well as student emergency aid.

shelter, emergency
Essential Needs
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Student Care Network

Serves as the umbrella program that covers most student support and resources and serves as a gateway to connect students with the tools they need to succeed.

health services, counseling, basic needs, community connections
Essential Needs
Wellness & Safety
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Student Discounts

Make sure you're collecting all the student discounts available from local companies, ranging from phone plans to sports tickets.

Essential Needs
Campus Life
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Working Wonders

Child Care Resources

Qualifying students seeking a science degree can receive money for assistance entering or reentering the workforce, such as childcare and textbook loans.

Essential Needs
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