Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT)

SDSU’s Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) is a program within the Basic Needs Center that aims to bridge the gap in resources for students experiencing immediate food, housing, or unforeseen financial crises that impact student success. ECRT supports students through crisis by leveraging a campus-wide collaboration that utilizes on and off-campus partnerships and provides direct referrals based on each student’s unique circumstances.

Request Assistance from ECRT

Students can request assistance from ECRT using the Request Assistance link below. After you submit the form, you will receive an email from ECRT with resources and next steps for assistance. Within 2-3 business days, an ECRT staff member will be in contact with you regarding your specific situation and the information you provided on the assistance form. Please be sure you entered your email correctly on the form, and frequently check your spam folder upon submission.

link to Basic Needs assistance form

If your primary concern is in regard to overall basic needs (food, transportation, technology, etc), please complete the ECRT Basic Needs Request for Assistance.

link to housing assistance form

If your primary concern is housing or you are currently experiencing housing insecurity or are unhoused (homeless), please complete the ECRT Housing Request for Assistance.

link to resources directory

This page has numerous resources that fall into various categories, including but not limited to food, housing, financial, technology, and transportation. 

Contact Us

For general inquiries, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 619-594-4133

Basic Needs Center

Calpulli Center, 3rd floor (map)
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4705

Economic Crisis Response Team
Email: [email protected]

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