Resources and Media
University College London Welfare Support
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
The Welfare Team offers a safe and welcoming service to any student who is in crisis and feels they can't cope.
University of Westminster Emergency and temporary accommodation
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
List of resources for students in need of temporary housing
University College London Emergency accommodation guidance
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
If you have become, or are at risk of becoming, homeless and need support finding alternative accommodation, please contact the Students' Union UCL Advice Service using their contact form. The Advice Service can signpost you to relevant sources of help and information, and support you with application processes as needed.
Florida State University Unconquered Scholars Program
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
The Unconquered Scholars Program provides an array of support services promoting overall success to youth who experienced foster care, homelessness, relative care, or ward of the State status. Many Scholars have faced profound hardships during childhood that may increase their risk of leaving academia without a degree. In fact, research indicates former foster youth are far less likely to earn a degree than their non-foster care peers. Florida State University is committed to meeting the unique needs of Unconquered students so they experience the long-term professional and personal benefits associated with educational attainment.
University of Utah Basic Needs Collective
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
The Basic Needs Collective (BNC) functions as a space for student interaction, community development, and a coordinated exchange of information in order to promote wellness as a key to student success. Recognizing the many factors that contribute to wellness, the BNC seeks to provide a central location for resources related to food security, affordable housing, health insurance, managing finances, legal services, and mental health, to name a few.
Carleton University Student Emergency Fund
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is designed to provide emergency financial assistance to Carleton University students experiencing short-term financial hardship related to critical needs.
Oregon State University - Basic Needs Center
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
No student should have to worry about homelessness, eviction or couch surfing when midterms, keeping your GPA up, and getting to work is already stressful enough.
University of California Santa Barbara - Rapid Rehousing Program
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
The Rapid Rehousing Program works in conjunction with the Financial Crisis Response Team to connect students experiencing housing insecurity to housing resources. If a student is at an immediate risk of being houseless, they may be eligible for the following: Transitional Housing: Temporary housing for up to 25 days for students who lack safe and stable housing. Free meal plans and case management are included during a students' stay. Housing Vouchers: One-time emergency rental assistance grants applicable to on and off campus living arrangements. Grant award amounts are determined on a case by case basis. Case Management: The Financial Crisis Response Team works with students to find long term solutions to students' basic needs and provides a holistic service in order to connect students to respective basic needs resources on campus as well as in the community.
California State University - Basic Needs Initiative
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
Critical to student success at the CSU, the Basic Needs Initiative takes a holistic look at students’ well-being both inside and outside the classroom, from housing and food security to mental health. We’re working together to find better ways to support our students on their path to graduation.
Students basis needs security at Massachusetts Public Colleges & Universities
Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024
Research shows that many students in Massachusetts experience hunger and/or homelessness, as well as other types of basic needs insecurity that can serve as barriers to degree completion. In 2019, the DHE developed partnerships with other state agencies, campuses, and community-based organizations to create innovative solutions to student housing insecurity. In December 2020, Commissioner Santiago charged members of a Basic Needs Security Advisory Committee to make policy recommendations on how to address growing economic insecurity among students.