Housing Services Student Housing Assistance Programs Emergency Short-Term Housing Students may be eligible for 1-3 days of free housing while waiting to get into other housing. Interested students can fill out a CARE referral for themselves College Housing Northwest Provides convenient, low barrier, affordable housing for post-secondary students in the city of Portland Additional Housing Resources Utility Bill Grant Program: This is a program with the Oregon Energy Fund to provide utility support up to $300. For more information, contact the Basic Needs Hub. 211.org: 211 connects you to expert help. Every call is completely confidential.