Housing, Food & Financial Support
We all face unanticipated challenges during our lives. Sometimes these challenges for students include fundamental issues of food insecurity, housing and other financial concerns. UNH has multiple resources that can help. We know how important it is for your basic needs to be met so you can focus on your education and other life goals. This page points you to a variety of on- and off-campus resources that are free or low cost. We cannot guarantee any of these resources will be able to provide exactly what you need but we hope it can be helpful. All enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate, international and undocumented students are eligible for Basic Needs resources and services. If you have questions or need to speak with someone, please contact basic.needs@unh.edu or feel free to stop by the Memorial Union Building room 234. To learn more about the prevalence of basic needs insecurity within college student communities, please use this guide as an additional resource.
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Food Resources
It's hard to focus when you don't know where your next meal will come from. We've compiled a list of campus and community-based resources to help you find food including our Swipe it Forward program. Please be mindful that this is not an exhaustive list.
Housing Resources
Whether you are experiencing housing insecurity or need a place to stay over the breaks, we have compiled a list of resources on campus and through our local community. If you don't find what you need, please contact us.
Financial Resources
If you are experiencing financial challenges, we might be able to help. Apply for programs such as our Student Emergency Financial Assistance (SEFA) program or see some additional resources that can be helpful!
Additional Resources
We offer resources around technology such as our Loaner Laptop program, transportation, health and medical, as well as affordable clothing options.
Financial Wellness
We know there are a lot of costs to attending college beyond tuition, such as housing, basic food and hygiene needs, textbooks, transportation and more. Visit our Financial Wellness resources to learn more about the skills necessary for life-long financial success.
Support Student Basic Needs
Help support your fellow wildcats! Whether through financial donations, physical donations or through volunteer opportunities we appreciate you supporting our Basic Needs programs!
Request a Workshop or Presentation
We offer in person or virtual workshops around topics related to basic needs, financial wellness, root causes of basic need insecurity and more.
About Student Basic Needs
Learn more about the Student Basic Needs Program, our history, campus partners, staff and definitions.
In the News
Hidden Hunger | Winter 2024 UNH Magazine
The Beginnings of Addressing Basic Needs | Winter 2024 UNH Magazine
College students are struggling to get enough to eat. The growing problem is largely invisible | The Boston Globe
Undergraduate struggles: housing insecurity amongst UNH students | The New Hampshire
For students facing food insecurity, NH colleges work to fill need | The Keene Sentinel
