Survey - USC Homelessness Initiative

Please share this information with us so that we can better support and understand your needs.

1. During this current semester at USC, how often do you expect each of the following to be obstacles to your school or academic success? (Select from the options below.)
a. Going hungry, not having enough food.*
b. Inconsistent access to housing, or homelessness.*
2. Have you ever been homeless? (Homeless means not having stable or reliable housing, e.g., living on the street, in vehicles, motels, camp grounds, single-occupancy facilities, or couch surfing in other people’s homes for temporary sleeping arrangements.)*
3. How frequently since beginning your current degree program at USC have you experienced each of the following? (Select from the options below.)
a. Struggled to find affordable food options*
b. Skipped a meal due to financial reasons*
c. Accepted food or supplies at a food pantry*
d. Struggled to find affordable housing*
e. Depended on credit cards and loans to lower your cost of living*
4. What is your class standing?
(Enter Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate or PhD)
5. During what time period(s) have you been food insecure?
a. Mo/yr start…
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
b. Mo/yr end...
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
6. During what time period(s) have you been housing insecure?
a. Mo/yr start…
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
b. Mo/yr end...
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
7. Are you working?
Please enter... a. Current position/Hours per week b. Last position/Hours per week
8. What is your GPA?
9. Please explain what factors have contributed to or exacerbated your situation?*
10. Is this website helpful to you?*
11. What resources have you used or do you believe to be the most useful?*
12. Do you have any feedback for us?