As a student of UCSB and a member of our local community, you should have access to stable housing.
Healthy and affordable foods
Financial literacy resources
Comprehensive mental health resources
With the assistance of local and university organizations, the University of California is committed to ensuring that all students have their housing needs met. We welcome all UCSB students, regardless of immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation to browse through and access the resources provided.
In addition, check out our toolkit coauthored by the California Homeless Youth Project, a project of the California State Library, and by Schoolhouse Connection. This collection of briefs provides timely, concise overviews on each of these issues as it relates to homeless and low-income students at California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and Universities of California. It also highlights existing resources and methods to support the academic success of at-risk student groups.
Affordable Housing
UCSB is committed to meeting the housing needs of all our students. Whether you're looking for local off campus housing, university housing, or student run cooperative living spaces, this is a great place to start looking. In addition, there are housing resource guides and local third party housing organizations that you can browse through.
Financial Assistance
An aggregated short list of financial grants and loans that cater to student housing needs. Grants may also be applicable to food, medical, and educational expenses as well. Eligibility for different grants/loans will vary between Undergraduate, Graduate, and International students.
Mediation Resources
Local and University based resources that address any disputes, questions, or mediation between local tenants and landlords. Additional services include neighbor and roommate dispute resolution, educational workshops, move-in and move-out videotaping, and advice and information about rental rights and responsibilities.
Rapid Housing
If you are facing housing insecurity or are in need of immediate housing within 24-48 hours, these are university and third party resources that serve our students in Santa Barbara county. You can also learn more about any general financial housing concerns that you may have.