COVID-19 Resources
Office Updates
From March 30th until further notice our office located at 300 North Jordan Avenue will be closed and all staff will be working remotely.
Staff and Advisor Availability
We are all here for you and working remotely. See our staff and advisor information page for specific details on contacting us this semester.
IUB 21st Century Scholars Q & A
Will our office still be available remotely?
Yes, we will still be available. Email us at iub21cs@indiana.edu with any questions or concerns.
Will there be virtual events and workshops?
Yes, please refer to our website: workshops,newsletter, events and follow us on social media for updates. (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube)
What will happen to my financial aid?
Please see the Student Central Resource below. If you still have questions about your specific account, please email them at scu@indiana.edu.
Will tutoring services still be offered?
Yes, please see our Tutoring Services page.
I am worried about my credit completion in relation to COVID-19, who should I contact?
Please contact any of the 21CS academic advisors, see “Academic Advisors” above.
I took an S/F course, will this affect my 21CS scholarship?
Passed courses (S grades) earn credits. A failed course (F grade, regardless) does not earn credits and can impact eligibility. Contact a 21CS Advisor if you have additional questions.
If you are worried about not reaching 30 credit hours this year, please contact any of the 21CS academic advisors, see “Academic Advisors” above.
If you have questions on how it may affect your major, please contact your major advisor.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
We are adding wellness resources often-- Keep checking back!
- Looking after your mental health
- Being kind to yourself
- Doing what matters in times of stress
- Self-Assessment for Depression
- WellTrack
- CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
- CAPS Reopening Plan and Resources for 2020-2021
- CAPS online workshops (Sept-Dec 2020)
- Get support from your peers through CAPS
- Quarantine support group
- FREE IU coloring pages
- REC sports at home (updated every Monday)
- "Ask the Trainer" for free advice!
- Resiliency Tool Kit
- Mindfulness Took Kit
- Mindfulness Resources to find calm and nourish Resilience
- Zoom Health
- Four ways to calm your mind in stressful times
- Free mental health screening
- Learn the signs of suicide
- YMCA free online workout videos
- Care for your coronavirus anxiety
- IU Health Student Center
- Be Well Indiana
- Be Well Crisis Helpline (Dial 211-option 3)
- Healthy IU
IU Bloomington Campus Resources
- Fall 2020 Campus Operations Summary
- Free meals for IU students (In response the pandemic, IU Dining is collaborating with the Food Institute, the Campus Kitchen, the Food Project, GPSG, and others on an Emergency Meal Project. You can also donate here.)
- IU Coronavirus Website
- Division of Student Affairs Care Referral
- Student Central (If you have any specific account questions or need assistance with your financial aid, contact them at scu@indiana.edu)
- RPS
- RPS move-out FAQ (If you have any specific questions or concerns, email askRPS@iu.edu)
- WiFi Access lot hot spots and free 60 day access from Comcast, Spectrum
- Crimson Cupboard Food Pantry
- MoneySmarts/ IU Financial Literacy
- MoneySmarts Resource Guide
- Student Advocates Office
- Student Academic Center
- Academic Support Center
- Writing Tutorial Services
- University Division
- Career Development Center
- UITS Help & Support
- Office of Overseas Study
- Resources for Temporary Employees Experiencing Food Insecurity
- Student Involvement and Leadership Center
- Emergency Meal Project - Request a Meal
Bloomington Community Resources
Government & CDC
Visit the learnmoreindiana.org/students-families/covid-19/ site for a complete list of resources especially geared towards 21st Century Scholars. (guidance and support regarding digital access, financial assistance and financial aid)
- Indiana State Department of Health
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
- Mental Health Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- CDC
- Consumer Financial Protect Bureau
- Receiving IRS Economic Impact Payments
- Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
- Free testing throughout the state
Other Resources
- Practical ways to spend the stimulus check
- How to get help if you can't pay your bills
- How to open a bank account remotely
- Monitor your credit report for free!
- Resources for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth
- How to Prepare Financially for When Your $600 of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Ends
- How to Protect Yourself Financially from the Impact of the Coronavirus
IU Administrative Updates
See the Student Central COVID-19 updates page for important IU administrative information.