Assistance Options
Food, Health Insurance, Internet, Utilities, and Transportation categories 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
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SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Formerly called food stamps, SNAP provides monetary assistance for the purchase of
food-by food insecure households
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Bounty of the Bridgers Food Pantry
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On-campus resource for students to get free supplemental and emergency food assistance.
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No application necessary.
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Gallatin Valley Food Bank
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Off-campus resource for the community to get free supplemental and emergency food
assistance.
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No application necessary.
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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition for Woman Infants and Children
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WIC supports the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5.
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Contact Healthy Gallatin at
406.582.3115 or |
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Medicaid
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Public insurance program for individuals earning less than $21,597 annually.
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ACA Marketplace
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Subsidized health insurance for individuals earning over $21,597 and who do not have
employer sponsored health insurance.
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Student Health Insurance
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MSU's Blue Cross Blue Shield private plan.
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Opt-out by 15th day of classes on Myinfo.
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| LIHEAP Montana | Federal program that assists low-income households with heating bills during the heating season (Oct 1-Apr 30). | More Information |
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Streamline
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Zero-fare public transportation service throughout the Gallatin Valley.
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No Application Necessary |