Rapid Rehousing Program
In partnership with the Bill Wilson Center, SJSU Cares offers the Rapid Rehousing Program to support students experiencing homelessness in securing and maintaining stable, permanent housing. Through a combination of case management and financial assistance, the program helps students transition into independent living while building long-term housing stability.
Program Support Includes:
- Collaborative Case Management
Ongoing support from SJSU Cares and community partners to help navigate housing, financial planning, and personal goals - Tiered Rental Support
Financial assistance that gradually decreases over time as students increase their financial independence - Lease Independence
Support in securing and maintaining a lease in the student’s name
Eligibility Requirements
- Experiencing homelessness
- Must meet with an SJSU Cares Case Manager
- Enrolled in 6 units at SJSU for the duration of the program (Fall and Spring semesters only)
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA and is in good standing
- Adhere to the no drug or alcohol policy
- Acknowledge that the program support is a declining subsidy, with the student taking on greater portions of the rent as the time of the lease progresses, with the student paying 100% at the end of the term of the lease
- Must be able to qualify for and sign a lease on their own
