Having the right tools and supplies can go a long way to supporting your education. Below are some resources that may be helpful. We offer resources such as loaner laptops and additional technology and education supports, transportation, health and medical as well as clothing.
Technology
UNH is committed to helping students who are managing extenuating financial circumstances and need access to the technical resources required to learn and study.
Loaner Laptop Program
Due to the large number of requests we have received for laptops we are currently very low on stock and may need to add you to a waitlist.
To request a Loaner Laptop please complete the Loaner Laptop Request Form
If you have a loaner laptop that you are no longer using, please reach out to basic.needs@unh.edu to return it.
The Loaner Laptop program at UNH helps undergraduate and graduate students who do not have the financial means to access or replace the technical resources required to learn and study. Students who are approved receive a laptop to be used for that semester.
We ask that you handle this laptop with the same care as your own, and in compliance with the USNH Acceptable Use Policy. Please return the laptop to the campus in which you picked it up. Damaged or lost laptops are subject to repair and replacement costs. By borrowing a laptop, you agree and understand the following:
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This program is for students who do not have a laptop and are managing extenuating financial circumstances that prevent them from getting a new one.
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The equipment must be in the same condition as when you picked it up or you will be responsible for all repairs or if it is lost. This excludes normal wear and tear.
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Failure to return equipment by the end of the semester will result in a $500 fine. This can be reversed if equipment is returned.
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If the equipment is stolen, you must report it to campus police immediately.
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The loaner equipment must be returned to the Help Desk at the Diamond Library in Room 341 at 18 Library Way, Durham by the last day of finals for each semester or sooner if no longer needed. Please be sure to include the charger and sleeve that were provided as well.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled as a degree seeking student
- Must be verified as eligible for emergency funding by Financial Aid (have completed a FAFSA or do not have credit on their account)
- In order to keep the laptop for a future semester, you will need to reapply to the program and be enrolled in that semester.
UNH Law students: There is a separate laptop program offered through the Law School, please email the Office of the Assistant Dean for Students at lauren.berger@law.unh.edu
Yubikey RequestsYubikeys are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If your request is approved, Enterprise Technology & Services will reach out to you with instructions on scheduling an appointment to pick up your yubikey at the Help Desk in Diamond Library. We ask that you handle this Yubikey with the same care as your own, and in compliance with the USNH Acceptable Use Policy.
I-Clicker Requests I-Clickers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If your request is approved, Enterprise Technology & Services will reach out to you with instructions on scheduling an appointment to pick up your I-Clicker and license at the Help Desk in Diamond Library. We ask that you handle this I-Clicker with the same care as your own, and in compliance with the USNH Acceptable Use Policy.
Technology Help Desk Client Portal The Technology Help Desk Client Portal empowers faculty, staff, and students with the ability to search for answers and find solutions to common technology issues in a time-efficient manner. This portal also allows users to electronically submit IT requests, track progress, provide feedback, and withdraw requests. You can also visit the Technology Help Desk in the Dimond Library Main Level room 34
Library Workstations and Public Computers- accessing public computers and workstations
INTERNET OPTIONS FOR LOW AND FIXED INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
AFFORDABILITY CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM Can reduce the cost of phone or internet services by providing a monthly discount
COMPUTER LAB AND PRINTING LOCATIONS On campus printing and computer labs (UNH Durham)
Additional Resources
Greater Seacoast Community Health
Network of community health centers that serve everyone from infants to seniors, single people and families, insured or uninsured, and all income levels. For uninsured individuals they offer a sliding scale based on income. Offers: primary health care, pediatric care, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy and lab services at their two locations:
Goodwin Community Health 311 Route 108, Somersworth, NH (603) 749-2346
Families First Portsmouth, 8 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Suite 100, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, 603) 422-8208
GOOD RX- DISCOUNTS ON PRESCRIPTIONS
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Comprehensive Care Clinic
Low-cost option with 50% lower fees than area private practices including root canals, fillings and referrals to their specialty clinics. Most insurance accepted but is not required. Dentists-in-training will work with experienced dentists to provide your care. (note: appointments can last up to 3 hours to accommodate the teaching process) Tufts also offers an emergency and specialty clinics.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: 1 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA 02111
617-636-6998 to make an appointment or schedule online
DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC: NHTI Concord's Community College low cost teaching clinic
Alpha Kappa Psi Career Closet
Alpha Kappa Psi's career closet is a resource open to all UNH students. Whether for a class, presentation, or any professional event, they offer free clothing rentals. To schedule a rental, visit a pop up or email- contact:
Morgan Melo at morgan.melo@unh.edu or Follow @careerclostunh on Instagram
List of local Thrift stores
It can get very cold here in New Hampshire. There are many local stores that offer free or heavily discounted clothing including winter coats, gloves and hats or business attire. Check out local thrift stores like Echo Thrift Shop in downtown Durham or Goodwill in Dover which offer affordable clothing, furniture and household goods.
Below you can find several clothing stores that offer significant discounts or for free clothing that can help you to find more warm clothing options.
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Echo Thrift Store, 17 Main St in Durham (behind Community Church of Durham)- offers clothing for free for students experiencing financial struggles, or you can fill a bag for $5. Open M-F 10am-4pm.
https://www.echothriftshop.org/ They have lots of coats, sweaters, hats and gloves as well as household supplies (Basic Needs staff at UNH can provide gift certificates) -
Second Generation Thrift Shop: 9 Tide Mill Rd. Greenland NH- 100% of proceeds support New Generation’s mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness for local mothers and children. https://newgennh.org/thrift-shop/
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Goodwill, 450 High St. Somersworth NH 03878, Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Mondays they offer Stuff a Bag for $15. They offer clothing, household supplies and furniture for a heavy discount.
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Share Fund Thrift Store, 150 Wakefield St. Rochester NH, Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-3pm, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 9am-12pm. (Basic Needs staff at UNH can provide a referral letter to be able to receive free shopping) SHARE Fund Thrift offers clothing, shoes, & accessories for adults & children, as well as household goods, toys, books, games, movies, and more!
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Habitat for Humanity: ReStore Website: www.habitat.org/restores
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price.
Newington: Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity Address: 29 Fox Run Road, Newington, NH 03805 Phone: (603) 750-3200 Website: www.senhhabitat.org/restore Email: info@senhhabitat.org -
Goodwill Retail Stores (Northern New England) Website: www.goodwillnne.org
“Our stores offer a full range of apparel, accessories, footwear, children's merchandise, and home decor. You never know what you'll find at one of our stores, as the merchandise changes daily.”
Portsmouth Goodwill Store Address: 720 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 430-2040
Somersworth Goodwill Store Address: 450 High Street, Somersworth, NH 03878 Phone 603-343-5560 -
Operation Blessing
Address: 600 A Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 430-8561
Website: www.theobnh.org and Email: donate@theobnh.org
Primary needs, such as food, clothing, furniture and household goods, are available free of charge at the Center, where caring volunteers are available to assist them with their needs. -
Wonderland Thrift Shop
Address: 28 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885 Phone: (603) 686 5313 Website: www.wonderlandthrift.org and Email: info@wonderlandthrift.org
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Join a Buy Nothing Facebook group: this is a group that you can find in most towns/areas with the goal of exchanging home essentials for free to reduce waste and save money. This can be for furniture, clothing, food items etc. This relies on trust and you will likely need to arrange to pick up items. Each group may have its own set of rules. (Durham's group is Oyster River- Pass it On- No Sales on Facebook)
CATTRAX BIKE SHARE PROGRAM UNH Cat Trax is a collaborative bike share program with a mission to make sustainable transportation more accessible on campus and in Durham
Textbooks can be expensive. Renting textbooks is an affordable option and you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money on a book you will only use once. Many of these places give you the option to rent, buy, or purchase after renting. Of course, we recommend that really important books you purchase (like desk references or anthologies that you may need for other classes). It’s worth it.
Below is a list of text book rental options that were included in toptenreviews.com’s annual list of top 10 best book rental locations:
Have a Kindle, iPad, Nook or other eReader? Many of these also offer eTextbooks. Other resources that can be read on your device or on your Mac or PC include:
603 Legal Aid
603 Legal Aid is a private, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to eligible, low-income people in New Hampshire.
Do you need legal help? 603 Legal Aid Brochure 
The New Hampshire Law Library
The New Hampshire Law Library is the only law library in the state open to the public. The Library has four public computers for online legal research and many books, CD-ROMs and microfiche materials for your use. Because this is a research library, our materials cannot be checked out but anyone is welcome to come to the library and use the materials here.
Library staff cannot give you legal advice, or do your research for you, but the staff can teach you how to use the tools of legal research to find your own answers. Contact us at lawlibrary@courts.state.nh.us.
American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire
Deals with legal issues that primarily involve violations of individual rights by the government.
Disabilities Rights Center
DRC provides information, referrals, legal advice and legal representation in the area of civil and other legal rights of people with disabilities.
New Hampshire Bar Association
The NH Bar is an association of all lawyers licensed in New Hampshire. The Bar has a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), and a LawLine that provides once-a-month free phone time to ask a lawyer your legal questions. In addition, this site has links to other agencies, groups, and public information pamphlets.
Catholic Charities Immigration Services
Catholic Charities New Hampshire Immigration Services provides high-quality, affordable legal services for individuals who are eligible under federal law to apply for immigration benefits.
RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS It can be really challenging to access resources and support as an international student. Please visit this guide for a list of resources available to international students!
