Swipe Ahead Meal Swipe Assistance
This program is intended for current UK students experiencing food insecurity. Only one application is allowed per semester.
If accepted, an initial amount of 10 meal swipes will be loaded to your UK Student ID within seven to ten business days.
Students needing additional assistance will be asked to meet with a Basic Needs staff member to assess ongoing need and access to additional resources.
Hours of Operation
The fall semester Swipe Ahead application is open through December 4th, 2026.
Apply for Swipe Ahead
In order for your application to be processed for UK's Swipe Ahead program, you must respond to all questions and provide detail in the narrative answers.
Please note that the fall semester application is open from August 24, through December 4, 2026.