Student Support Programs
ASCC is proud to provide students with resources to help with their day to day life. Whether it be assistance with paying for child care, cost of groceries, access to education about anti-racism, or finding community resources, we're here to assist you.
Child Care Subsidy Application
This application is a way for ASCC to help support student parents, it's not intended to cover the entire cost of child care.
Funds will go directly to student accounts and may have an impact on financial aid, so be sure to check before submitting.
Housing Subsidy
The cost of living can adversely affect some students, and we're here to help. Apply prior to the start of each term for up to $500 in a housing assistance grant to offset your expense. Qualifying information can be found in the application below.
Clothing Connection
The Clothing Connection is a resource of new and gently used clothing available to use for school, work, etc. It is open and free to all COCC and OSU-Cascades students. Students are welcome to visit once a term, and take up to 10 items for free! Find location, hours, and more information here.
ASCC Food Pantry
The ASCC Food Pantry exists primarily to support students experiencing a lack of access to food, poverty, and food insecurity. We have options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, because we understand these types of food may not be in a college student's budget.
The pantry has moved to a "grocery store style" program. Visit the pantry at The Student Government office, sign-in with your student ID number, and grab a bag of items.
Hours of Operation: Spring 2026
- Monday - 10 AM - 4 PM & 6 - 10 PM
- Tuesday - 9 AM - 12 PM & 2 - 4 PM & 6 - 10 PM
- Wednesday - 9 am - 12 PM & 2 - 3 PM & 6 - 10 PM
- Thursday - 8 AM - 4 PM & 6 - 10 PM
- Friday - Closed
- Saturday - Closed
- Sunday - Closed
Commencement Regalia Rentals
Gear for graduation can be an unexpected cost, so if you aren't able to purchase one for the event, the borrow one from us. Use the link below to sign up via our SignUpGenius form. Pay careful attention to sizing and if you need a cap or not (read the directions in the link). Also, post ceremony you will need to get your rented gear back to the Student Government Office at the SSC (details in your package); there is a $100 replacement fee for lost or unreturned regalia.
Rental Packages will begin being picked up on May 4th from the Student Government Offices, but you must sign up to secure your order. Anticipate new additions to inventory up to the end of April, so check back if you can't find your size.
Also, we will be accepting gown donations to build out our inventory to help future Bend Beavs graduates! Donation boxes will be available post-ceremony on Sunday, June 14.
Safer Living Initiative
Safer Sex Spots
ASCC and OSU-Cascades' Wellness team offer safer sex products located in the food pantry. Lack of access to these products can result in disease transmission and health problems. In addition, this lack of access disproportionally affects low-income and at risk students. We offer these products at no cost to students.
Basic Needs Hub
ASCC is working to expand our food pantry by offering products to help students meet their basic needs. We currently have feminine hygience products, shampoo and conditioner, lotion, makeup remover and hand sanitizer. This is a new initiative that we are eager to expand. Visit us in the food pantry or submit an item you'd like to see in the future via the ASCC feedback form.