Public Assistance - Office of Health Advancement

The categories of Food, Health Insurance, Internet, Utilities, and Transportation have resources identified to help meet the basic needs of students. Each basic need has resources with a short description, basic eligibility, a link to a in depth description, and application link if applicable.

SNAP, Medicaid (not ACA), and LIHEAP can all be applied for through a single State of Montana DPHHS application

Food

SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program	Formerly called food stamps, SNAP provides monetary assistance for the purchase of food-by food insecure households	More Information	Apply Now
Bounty of the Bridgers Food Pantry	On-campus resource for students to get free supplemental and emergency food assistance.	More Information	No application necessary.
Gallatin Valley Food Bank	Off-campus resource for the community to get free supplemental and emergency food assistance.	More Information	No application necessary.
WIC - Supplemental Nutrition for Woman Infants and Children	WIC supports the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5.	More Information	Contact Healthy Gallatin at 406.582.3115 or [email protected]

Health Insurance

A general overview of Students Health Insurance options.

Medicaid	Public insurance program for individuals earning less than $20,782 annually.	More Information	Apply Now
ACA Marketplace	Subsidized health insurance for individuals earning over $20,782 and who do not have employer sponsored health insurance.	More Information	Apply Now
Student Health Insurance	MSU's Blue Cross Blue Shield private plan.	More Information	Opt-out by 15th day of classes on Myinfo.