Affordability Resources

SNAP: Food Benefits for Students

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal government program that provides nutrition benefits to qualified individuals or families. Learn more about benefits and exemptions for students to qualify.

Once you apply, a case manager will contact you for a phone interview. You will then be issued an EBT card. If you’re approved for SNAP, that card will be loaded with funding once all documentation has been received.

Note: You may be asked to document your eligibility for Federal Work-Study. You can document FWS eligibility by taking a screenshot of your financial aid award screen in MyRED.

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Husker Pantry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. It is important to know that though hunger and food insecurity are closely related, they are distinct concepts. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the household level. 

City Campus Location: Room 123, University Health Center
East Campus Location: Room 108b, Visitor’s Center

Husker Pantry

Other Resources

• Dining Leadership Program helps students pay for the cost of their housing and food while living on campus (must be federal work-study or Nebraska Promise eligible).
• Love Memorial Hall is a discounted co-op residence hall.
• Homeless Resources in Nebraska.
• People's City Mission.
• Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach.

Huskertech

Huskertech offers short and long-term laptop checkouts for currently enrolled students in need of a computer. Mac and Dell laptops are available.

Huskertech

Free Hardware Token for Two Factor Authentication

University of Nebraska Information Technology Services (ITS) requires Two-Factor Authentication for all students. Students need to have a Two-Factor device. Students who do not have a smart phone can request a hardware token from ITS. Additionally, there is Wi-Fi access available on campus.

Remote Learning Technology

If you do not have a personal computer to study on, or a Wi-Fi hotspot, you may request an increase in your cost of attendance (COA) for the cost of a computer or other hardware necessary to study. Increasing your COA permits the option of additional loans or other types of aid to cover such cost. A cost estimate or a copy of the purchase receipt can be submitted for review.

Contact Husker Hub to begin the review process to request an increase in your cost of attendance. You can also check out digital equipment from the University Libraries or Information Technology Services, if interested.

Printing

• TRiO free printing (must be a TRiO participant).
• Honors Program free printing (must be an Honors participant).
• Check with your college for free or discounted printing resources.

Internet & Phone Services

• Allo Discounted Internet Services (eligibility with need-based aid).
• Free Internet Hot Spot.

• UNL Renting Textbooks.
• UNL Bookstore Textbook Price Match.
• Inclusive Access Materials are discounted e-books and materials that are directly billed to your student account.

• CashCourse is a free budgeting and financial resource.
• Financial Avenue has a free course that covers money knowledge.
• Big Red Resilience & Wellbeing Financial Wellness Coaching.

• Free Bus Pass.
• Parking Services Perimeter lot option.
• UNL Van Service offers weekend & after-hours intercampus service.

• Handshake is a student job and internship search engine.
• Career Coaching helps with resumes, mock interviews and long-term career planning.

• Career Closet provides free professional attire for interviews.
• Lavender Closet is a free resource for identity affirming clothing.

Tax Credit Alliance of Nebraska is a free resource to help you file your taxes.

Services for Students with Children will help you find childcare, counseling and other parent-based resources.