Saluki Cares
As a Member of the SIU Community, We Care About You
Your overall well-being, experience, and success as a student here at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is important to us, and we want to help you get the care, referrals, and answers you seek.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is Hope. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Housing or Food Insecurities?
The Higher Education Resources and Opportunities for Salukis in Need (HEROES) is a program for individuals experiencing difficulties with housing insecurity, food insecurity, and other financial challenges, including access to healthcare, transportation, childcare, clothing, personal care items, and school necessities.
Visit HEROES
Attention:
The Saluki Cares Office does not pay Student Bursar Bills or apply funds to student accounts.
Saluki Cares Emergency Fund Application
The Saluki Cares Emergency Fund was created by the Dean of Students Office with support from the SIU Foundation to assist Southern Illinois University Carbondale students with an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event which may prevent them from continuing their education at SIU.
The Saluki Cares Emergency Fund will offer financial assistance in the form of one-time awards (up to, but not exceeding $500). Please note that financial awards cannot be issued to students in the form of cash payments.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form, upload supporting documentation and submit to Saluki Cares.
- Your application will be reviewed by Saluki Cares. You may be may be asked to provide more or missing information from your application.
- You will be contacted via e-mail once a decision has been made regarding your application.