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Housing Help

Housing Help

Sometimes students find themselves housing insecure or in situations where they are at risk for homelessness.

Common examples include:

  • Living in a shelter, on the streets, in a car
  • Fourteen days from losing current housing and no safe alternatives – like an eviction, including from university housing
  • Fleeing housing due to violence or threat of violence

ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ is here to help you navigate resources and options. Faculty and staff are encouraged to reach out to the Basic Needs Program if they believe they have a student who is housing insecure or homeless.

Break Housing

Not all students have a home to return to over the winter break. On-campus housing is offered at a daily rate. More information can be found here. Students attending classes during the summer are also eligible for on-campus housing.

Temporary Emergency Housing

On campus emergency housing options are extremely limited. Students experiencing a housing crisis that results in homelessness may complete the and our Basic Needs Program Manager will connect with you to explore options.

Resource Navigation

A student can get assistance exploring housing resources by filling out a . Someone from the Dean of Students office will reach out to explore campus and community options. The Basic Needs Program Manager will reach out to the student to discuss community resources.

Community Resources

These community resources are available to students in need:

  • : Public housing options for low-income residents
  • : Homeless shelter in Athens
  • : Homelessness Assistance (or call 740.270.6701)
  • : Housing information hotline and advocacy on homelessness
  • : The Inspire Shelter in Logan, OH, provides temporary shelter, fellowship, guidance, resources and encouragement.
  • : This guide explains details about fighting housing insecurity and is a helpful reference for further information.
  • Homeless shelter in Athens, OH. You must call 740.594.3333 and complete a telephone interview first. 

Contact

If you have questions about Housing Help, contact the Basic Needs Program Manager at 740.593.4022.