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.
Housing
The Inn Between is available to UNH students to pay for housing during Thanksgiving, Spring Break and January Term. UNH also provides emergency support for undergraduate and graduate students experiencing emergency housing loss. To apply for the Inn Between Fund or receive help with urgent housing loss, contact the Dean of Students at dean.students@unh.edu.
Consider making a gift to the Inn Between Fund. Faculty and staff can also arrange a gift through a payroll deduction by contacting Business Services at (603) 862-2230.
Make a Gift to the Inn Between Fund
Additional Resources
- New Hampshire Shelter Coordinated Entry - (603) 435-2448 or 211
- Summer Employment Opportunities with Housing
- New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Currently on pause)
- Community Action Partnership Energy Assistance (Strafford County) Heating and electric bill assistance
- Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Catholic Charities New Hampshire
Food
Swipe it Forward
Swipe it Forward is a program for UNH undergraduate and graduate students who are challenged by food insecurity to confidentially request and receive meal swipes in the dining halls or as a Meal to Go. You must be currently enrolled to be considered and swipes are allotted once per academic year.
To request Swipe it Forward please complete the Swipe it Forward Request Form
Consider making a gift or donating your swipes to Swipe it Forward. Faculty and staff can also arrange a gift through a payroll deduction by contacting Business Services at (603) 862-2230.
Make a Financial Gift to Swipe it Forward
Donate your Swipes by Contacting the ID Office
Cats' Cupboard
UNH Cats' Cupboard, located in the MUB, helps alleviate food insecurity for the UNH community in need by providing supplemental, direct access to free, nourishing food.
To be eligible for services you must be a current undergraduate or graduate student or employee at the University of New Hampshire. Please bring your current UNH ID card with you.
If possible, please bring your own re-usable bags for carrying items.
Spring 2023 Hours: January 24, 2023 - May 16, 2023
Tuesdays 1:00pm-7:00pm, Fridays 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: MUB 140A
Email: cats.cupboard@unh.edu
More information
Additional Resources
- Waysmeet Cornucopia Food Pantry
- foodpantries.org - Find a local food pantry
- gathernh.org
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Money
The Student Emergency Financial Assistance Fund (SEFA) provides UNH undergraduate and graduate students who are unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship with short-term financial assistance once per academic year. Funds will be available until the fund is exhausted. Funding may be limited due to high demand, so apply early.
To request the Student Emergency Financial Assistance fund please complete the Student Emergency Financial Assistance Request Form
Consider making a gift to the Student Emergency Financial Assistance fund. Faculty and staff can also arrange a gift through a payroll deduction by contacting Business Services at (603) 862-2230.
Make a Gift to the Student Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
Additional Resources
Laptop
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 Lenovo L14 laptop to be used during the academic year. To request a loaner laptop, please complete the Laptop Loaner Request Form
