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Contact the Basic Needs Program

Email: basicneeds@purdue.edu

Location: Krach Leadership Center

Hours: Staff are available to meet by appointment only.

Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed on weekends and university holidays

Schedule an Appointment

Both West Lafayette and Indianapolis students are able to schedule an appointment regarding Purdue’s Basic Needs Program, in BoilerConnect with available staff.

West Lafayette students can choose between an in-person or a virtual appointment. Indianapolis students can select a virtual appointment only.

Follow these instructions to schedule an appointment:

  1. Within BoilerConnect, navigate to “New Appointment.”
  2. Select “Student Life and Wellness.”
  3. Select “Basic Needs Program.”
  4. Select a purpose for the meeting. We have the following to select from:
    • Academic Scholarship (for Span Plan-eligible, nontraditional students)
    • Childcare
    • Childcare Scholarship (for Span Plan-eligible, nontraditional students)
    • Food assistance
    • Healthcare
    • Housing
    • Technology
    • Transportation
  5. Select a date and time for an appointment with a staff member.
  1. Within BoilerConnect, navigate to “New Appointment.”
  2. Select “Purdue in Indianapolis.”
  3. Select “Basic Needs Program.”
  4. Select a purpose for the meeting. We have the following to select from:
    1. Academic Scholarship (for Span Plan-eligible, nontraditional students)
    2. Childcare
    3. Childcare Scholarship (for Span Plan-eligible, nontraditional students)
    4. Food assistance
    5. Healthcare
    6. Housing
    7. Technology
    8. Transportation
  5. Select a date and time for an appointment with a staff member.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please reach out for help immediately. Confidential, 24/7 support is available:

  • Call or text 911
  • Indiana 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or text "HELLO" to 741741 for free, confidential support..
  • Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
  • Indiana 211: Dial 211 or visit in211.org for help finding local resources, including food, housing and mental health support.