Basic Needs Resources Guide for UWSOM Students

This page is still under development and not complete or finished.

What are Basic Needs? 

Graduate and Professional students may at times need support in maintaining basic needs, such as food, housing, and transportation. Some may be parents and need support while completing studies and juggling care for children. Others may need to find support or community related to wellness, safety, or spiritual needs.

What is the Basic Needs Resources Guide?

The Medical Student Equity Services Team has collated resources and information across the WWAMI to help direct medical students to services that may support them in meeting their Basic Needs. This information does not replace services already available on campus. Instead, it is meant to help our medical students locate services and resources that may be available yet spread out among various sites and locations.

Know of Other Resources?

If you or your office or organization knows of a resource that you believe might be helpful for meeting the Basic Needs of our medical students, please fill out this form (create form that includes resource, justification, and link)

Table of Contents

The Basic Needs Resources guide is organized under each category with UW and General Resources, and WWAMI-site specific resources.

  1. Food Security
  2. Housing

 

Access to nutritious food is essential for maintaining focus and energy, especially during the rigorous demands of medical school. Whether you’re looking for food pantries, meal programs, or other food-related resources, we’ve compiled a list of options available across the WWAMI region. These services are here to ensure that no medical student goes hungry and that you have the support needed to maintain your well-being.

(Accessible to all UWSOM students) 

WWAMI-Specific Resources

Washington (Seattle)

Washington (Spokane): 

Wyoming (Laramie): 

Alaska (Anchorage): 

Montana (Bozeman): 

Idaho (Moscow):  

Finding affordable and stable housing can be a challenge, especially when balancing the demands of your medical education. The resources below help in securing housing, whether you’re based near campus or in one of the many WWAMI-region communities. From student housing options to community-based support, these resources are designed to help you find a safe, comfortable place to call home.

(Accessible to all UWSOM students) 

WWAMI-Specific Resources

Washington (Seattle)

Note: The City of Seattle administers a Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) affordable housing program. This program allows full-time students receiving need-based funding from their FAFSA application to apply. This eligibility requirement often prevents master’s and PhD level students from applying, However, students who participate in a Federal or State Work Study program are eligible to apply. Eligible students looking for MFTE apartments can search for vacant units with the MFTE key word and then apply directly with the property manager or leasing agent for that apartment.

Washington (Spokane): 

Wyoming (Laramie)

Alaska (Anchorage):

Montana (Bozeman):

Idaho (Moscow):