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Big Blue Pantry Food Security

Are you hungry? Are you out of food? The Big Blue Pantry is an emergency relief program that is designed to meet the short-term food security needs of all current UK students.

Emergency Basic Needs Resources Housing, Rent and Utilities

The Basic Needs program provides referrals and resources to help alleviate emergent needs, food, and housing insecurity for UK students. Have you received an eviction or utility cutoff notice? Are you unable to pay your rent this month due to unforeseen circumstances? Then you may be eligible to receive a one-time Emergency Wellness Grant.

Peer Coaching with MoneyCATS

Provides Financial Wellness Education to the students of the University of Kentucky through peer-to-peer financial coaching.

iGrad

iGrad is a financial literacy tool that is free for students, faculty and staff. It has up-to-date scholarship resources that include: basic money management tips, key financial aid terms, loan repayment options/calculators and investments, and retirement plans.

Swipe Ahead Meal Swipe Assistance

Swipe Ahead is a program is for current UK students experiencing food insecurity. Students may apply for to receive a limited number of meal swipes once per semester to assist in meeting unmet dining needs during the school year.