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If you are experiencing financial hardship, there may be assistance available. Below you will find on and off-campus resources that may be available to assist students.<\/p>\n

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On-Campus Resources<\/h3>\n

Access to Opportunities (A2O):\u00a0<\/strong> A2O is Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½\u2019s search tool. A2O provides information on Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ scholarships as well as external scholarship opportunities: More information can be found at: www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/scholarships\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Knights Pantry:<\/strong> The Knights Helping Knights Pantry is committed to serving Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ students by providing basic needs including food, clothing, and personal hygiene items. More information can be found at: studentunion.ucf.edu\/knights-pantry\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Student Care Services: <\/strong>Student Care services offers guidance, resources and referrals to students in need at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½.\u00a0 Students facing food and\/or housing insecurity may be able to benefit from some of the resources this department has available. More information can be found at: scs.sswb.ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wellness & Health Promotion Services(WHPS):<\/strong> WHPS is available to assist students in a variety of ways.\u00a0 WHPS offers FreshU-To-Go where students can stock up on healthy snacks and treats Free of Charge. FreshU-To-Go is located on the first floor of the Rec and Wellness Center.\u00a0 WHPS also offers Coupon and SNAP application coaching. More information can be found at: whps.sswb.ucf.edu\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Off-Campus Resources<\/h3>\n


\nSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):<\/strong> The Florida Department of Children and Family Administers the SNAP program. Some students may meet the criteria to receive nutrition assistance. For more information please visit:\u00a0 www.myflfamilies.com\/services\/public-assistance\/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you are experiencing financial hardship, there may be assistance available. Below you will find on and off-campus resources that may be available to assist students.   On-Campus Resources Access to Opportunities (A2O):\u00a0 A2O is Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½\u2019s search tool. 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