Iowa State University

Campus/Community Life

Adult and Off-Campus Student Services

Due to budget cuts, the Off Campus & Adult Student Services Office has been closed. Below are the links from their website; a temporary source of information while another department takes over their duities.

Assistance

• Academic Success Center (515) 294-6624  Select from individualized or small-group environments, course-specific or general academic assistance, even credit or non-credit programs. www.dso.iastate.edu
• Student Support Services Program (515) 294-0210  Provides free tutoring, mentoring, and academic services for eligible students. www.dso.iastate.edu
• Tutoring Services (294-6624)  Offers both small- group tutoring, which consists of 2-4 students, and individual tutoring. www.dso.iastate.edu
• Writing Center (294-5411)  Assistance with writing a great paper. 

Admission to ISU

• ISU Admissions (Vern Hawkins—Adult Student Contact Person) Call (515) 294-5836 or (800) 262-3810 www.admissions.iastate.edu

Childcare Resources

• Center for Child Care Resources (294-8827) 1038 Pammel Court http://www.hrs.iastate.edu/childcare/homepage.shtml
• Comfort Zone (for sick children) (294-3333)
• Flex-Care (294-2471)
• YWCA Sitters List (294-1663)

Housing

• Ames Tribune (232-2160)
• Iowa State Daily (294-4120)
• ISU Dept. of Residence (294-2900)
• Rent Iowa http://www.rentiowa.com

Commuter Information

• Des Moines Commuter Club (294-6719)
• Central Iowa Rideshare (515 288-7433)
• Home Away From Home (294-5169) A program that provides a low-cost place to stay if inclement weather keeps you in Ames.
• Parking — ISU (294-3318) Department of Public Safety Room 29 Armory http://www.dps.iastate.edu/

Financial Information

• Student Financial Aid Office (294-2223) 0210 Beardshear Hall http://www.financialaid.iastate.edu/
•  Financial Counseling Clinic (294-9533) 1331 Palmer Building http://www.fcs.iastate.edu/financial/
•  Adult Student Scholarship Fund Applications are available in B6 Memorial Union.
• Low-Income Housing (Section 8) Ames Planning & Housing Office (294-5400)

Legal Resources

• Student Legal Services—ISU (294-0978) B11 Memorial Union www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/studlegalsvcs/homepage.htm
• Center for Creative Justice (292-3820) 210 Lynn Ave
• Story County Legal Aid Society (382-2471) 937 6th Street, Nevada, IA .
• Legal Service Corp of Iowa (800) 532-1503

Off-Campus Classes

• Extended & Continuing Education (294-6222) or (800) 262-0015 http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/

Personal Concerns

• Student Assistance Services (294-1020) Dean of Students Office, 1010 Student Services Building. Call for an appointment.
• Domestic Violence Resources
• Department of Public Safety (294-4428)
• ACCESS (232-2303) Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support
• Student Counseling Service (294-5056) 2223 Student Services Building, 3rd Floor http://scs.iastate.edu/

Support Groups

• “AWAKEN” (for women) (294-4154) www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/mswc/
• “OASIS” Older Adults Succeeding in School (294-1020) www.dso.iastate.edu
• Women’s Center, Sloss House (294-4154) www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/mswc/

City of Ames Information

• Ames Community Schools (239-3700)
• City of Ames Guide to Services http://www.ames.ia.us/
• CyRide Bus Schedules (292-1100) http://www.cyride.com/new.htm
•  Ames Parks and Recreation (239-5360) http://www.city.ames.ia.us/parkrecweb/
• Rental Housing Inspections Office (239-5159)

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