Emergency Dining Dollars

Student Care

This program is open to currently enrolled WSU Pullman students who

• Do not have ready access to money with which to buy food.
• Enrolled in at least one credit during the current semester.
• Have a combined balance of $10.00 or less in Cougar CASH and Resident Meal Plan Dining Dollars. Check your balances using the GET App on your mobile device.
• Have previously received Cougs Feeding Cougs funds, but must have less than $3 left to spend in those funds and a combined balance of $10.00 or less in Cougar CASH and Resident Meal Plan Dining Dollars.
• Have not already requested funds today.

WSU athletes on scholarship are encouraged to consult the WSU Athletic Compliance Office to be certain that use of the program will not affect athletic eligibility.

If you meet eligibility above, you can request assistance. Applying does not guarantee approval even if you meet eligibility criteria because the availability of funds varies.

If approved, Emergency Dining Dollars are usually available for use within a few minutes. Check your account in the GET app to confirm a deposit of funds. 

Students experiencing continued financial hardship are encouraged to:

• Contact Student Financial Services (SFS_ to discuss possible options. Learn more about Student Financial Services.
• Schedule an appointment with the Basic Needs Benefits Navigator to identify possible resources to increase food security. 

Students may receive funding from the program up to two times per semester. Students who request funding more than twice will be referred to the Student Care Team for more support.

An important aspect of Emergency Dining Dollars is to ensure students feel safe to request assistance. The system does use your network ID to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements and to deposit funds into a Resident Meal Plan or Cougar CASH account for you. Beyond that, no one else is aware you have those funds, so to a cashier, it will appear as though you have a regular Resident Meal Plan or Cougar CASH account.

Any funds that are remaining after the five days will be returned to the general fund to be used to assist another student in need.

The deposit of funds should happen within a few minutes of your request. If you've allowed for this time and you still do not have a deposit, please contact the CougarCard Center at 509-335-2273. 

Emergency Dining Dollars can be used at any WSU Dining Services locations including:

• Dining Centers - Hillside Café, Northside Café, and Southside Café, these locations provide the best value with 40% discount with Cougs Feeding Cougs funds
• Markets 
• Espresso Bars 
• Carlita's Mexican Grille
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Freshens Fresh Food Studio - Chinook
• Freshens Yogurt & Smoothies - CUB

See Dining Services hours of operations.

To receive assistance with requesting or using funds, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students: