International Student and Scholar Services
Social and Community Living
The St. Cloud area encompasses four cities and is included in parts of three counties. It offers a variety of of activities, entertainment, learning and shopping opportunities.
Education and child care
Entertainment
- Area visitor information
- Community attractions and activities
- Outdoor recreation in all kinds of weather.
Food and dining
Dining
Grocery Stores
- ALDI
256 Second St. S
Waite Park - Cash Wise Foods
113 Waite Ave. S
320-259-1308 - Cash Wise-East
1001 Fourth St. SE
320-253-1322
Ethnic products available - Coborn’s Grocery
2118 Eighth St. N
320-252-6220 - Coborn’s Grocery
900 Cooper Ave. S
320-251-0484 - Good Earth Food Coop
2010 Veterans Drive
320-253-9292
Organic products available - Lund's & Byerly’s
2510 West Division St.
320-252-4112
Ethnic products available - Sav-a-Lot
3316 West Division St.
320-253-1606 - Somali Café
119 East St. Germain St.
320-259-0413
Ethnic products available - St. Cloud Meat & Grocery
1503 First S
320-230-1403
Halal products available - Target
4201 W Division St
320-253-4740 - Target
125 Lincoln Ave SE
(320) 654-0096 - Thao Market
2924 West St. Germain St.
320-656-2191
Ethnic products available - 33rd Meat & Grocery
710-33rd Ave. N
320-230-1403 - Viet-Tien Market
409 Third St. N
320-202-8802
Ethnic products available - Wal-mart
21 Stearns County Road 120
320-259-1527
Wal-mart
3601 Second St. S
320-345-9810
Housing
Housing
Questions to ask before signing a lease
Know the specifics of any lease you sign.
Rent
- How much?
- When is it due?
- What is the late fee policy?
- Can rent be paid individually among roommates?
- Do I get a storage area?
Deposit
- How much?
- What is it used for?
- How and when is it refunded?
Damages
- Who pays for breakage or other damages over and above normal wear and tear-individuals or occupants?
- What is the policy on maintenance of minor damages and major ones?
Subletting
- Is it permitted?
- What is the procedure (example: do I need to find the sub-letter?)?
Roommates
- Should all roommates sign the lease?
- Are all roommates responsible for only a portion of rent? If someone moves out, must the remaining roommates make up the difference?
Alterations
- Can I paint?
- Can I hang pictures on the wall (with what?)?
Laundry facilities
- Are they available?
- How much does it cost?
Noise restrictions
- What are restrictions for musical instruments, stereo, television?
Parking
- Is it available?
- Is there an additional cost?
Pets
- Are pets allowed; additional cost?
Utilities
- What are included in rent?
- How much is installation and will they have access?
- What are billing and payment procedures?
- Is the unit wired for cable?
Security
- How secure is the building?
- Are there security doors with deadbolts, peepholes?
- Do windows and doors close & lock?
- How secure are laundry, parking and storage areas?
Inspections
- When can the landlord enter my unit?
- How much notice must be given? What, if any, work will be done before the next tenants move in?
Public safety
Public Safety is open 24 hours a day on campus.
Off campus, call 9-1-1 in emergency situations.
Shopping
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Craigslist online private ads
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Garage/Estate Sales
Garage, yard or estate sales are a low-cost source of used household goods such as kitchen items, bedding, toys and games, used clothing and furniture. They are short-term events by private individuals usually in an open garage or driveway of a home. Sometimes neighborhoods, churches or nonprofit groups organize these second-hand sales, which typically take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the spring or early summer or late summer and early fall. Typically, they are advertised in the local newspaper or signs are posted on street corners in residential neighborhoods. The primary payment system is cash-and-carry.
Transportation/parking
Health and financial assistance
Dental Care
- St. Cloud Technical and Community College Dental Clinic
1540 Northway Drive, St. Cloud
320-308-5919 - Smile Center
195 Jefferson Blvd, Big Lake
763-263-2222 or 1-866-748-6684
Health Services
- Benton County Public Health
531 Dewey Street, Foley
320-968-5160 - Pregnancy Resource Center
3400 First St. N, St. Cloud
320-253-1962 - Mid Minnesota Family Medicine Center
1520 Whitney Court, Suite 200, St. Cloud
320-240-3157 - Planned Parenthood
451 East St Germain, Suite 100, St. Cloud
320-252-9504 - Sherburne County Public Health
13880 U.S. Highway 10, Elk River
763-241-2750 or 1-800-433-5237 - Stearns County Public Health
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud
320-656-6155
Used Clothing
- Catholic Charities
157 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud
320-229-4560 - CROSS Center
150 Fourth Ave., Foley
320-968-7012 - Expressions of Hope Thrift and Specialty Shop
404 East St. Germain St., St. Cloud
320-203-7881 - Goodwill Easter Seals
50 Second Ave. S, Waite Park
320-654-9012 - Treasure Chest
113-28th Ave. S, Waite Park
320-255-1808
Financial Assistance
- Benton County Human Services
531 Dewey Street, Foley
320-968-5087 or 1-800-530-6254 - Catholic Charities Emergency Services
157 Roosevelt Road Suite 100, St. Cloud
320-229-4560 or 1-800-830-8254 - Salvation Army
400 U.S. Highway 10 S, St. Cloud
320-252-4552 - Sherburne County Social Services
13880 U.S. Highway 10, Elk River
763-241-2600 or 1-800-433-5239 - Stearns County Human Services
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud
320-656-6000 - Tri-CAP
700 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud
320-251-1612 or 1-888-765-5597
Financial Counseling
- Caritas Family Services
157 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud
320-650-1660 or 1-800-830-8254 ext. 1660 - The Village Family Service Center
3950 Third St. N, Suite 102, St. Cloud
320-258-4633 - Tri-CAP
700 West Saint Germain St., St. Cloud
320-251-1612 or 1-888-765-5597