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
91Ô´´ 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. CURRENTLY ENROLLED 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 . 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.