Student Resource Center

The Student Emergency Grant Fund* is intended to support students facing short-term, emergency financial hardships that may present a barrier to persisting in their academic program. Students will fill out the Student Resource Center Intake form to indicate a request for funding through the Student Emergency Grant Fund. Students are able to apply for up to $200 to cover the costs of any emergency or basic need to be approved by the Review Committee. Students are permitted to apply for funding more than once in an academic year but are discouraged from applying for funding more than once within an academic semester. The Student Emergency Grant Fund can support students with groceries, transportation, technology needs and more.

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* The Student Emergency Grant is considered estimated financial assistance when determining federal financial aid eligibility.

In partnership with the BW Computer Science and Sustainability programs and BW Dining Services, Campus Plate is a program designed to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity on campus. The smartphone app allows students to access free meals around campus five days per week. Meals are provided by dining services, resulting in the recovery of 5-10% of all food that will be available for free to BW students at Food Stops around campus. There are currently five Campus Plate Food Stops with various open hours around campus:

• Student Resource Center, basement of Strosacker Student Union
• Residence Life, Heritage Hall
• Black Cultural Center, Beech St.
• Veteran's Center, Beech St.
• Lou Higgins Recreation Center, next to Smoothie Bar

Visit Jacket Connect for Food Stop open hours and details on how to download the smartphone app.

Follow BW Campus Plate on Instagram: @CAMPUSPLATEBWU

Swipe Out Hunger is a national, student-led nonprofit, addressing hunger among college students. BW students can donate their guest meals which are then made available to other students. Students will fill out the Student Resource Center Intake form to indicate a request for meal swipes. Meal swipes can be utilized in the Union dining hall.

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Follow BW Swiped Out Hunger on Instagram: @SWIPEOUTHUNGER.BW

Campus Cupboard is a campus pantry designed to meet the immediate needs of students by providing food items and basic household necessities. Students can schedule a time to visit the Campus Cupboard to stock up on all the items they may need for their residence halls or their homes. The Campus Cupboard is located in between the SRC and Student Government in the lower level of the Union.

The Beyond BW Fund is a program that provides financial support to students who need assistance paying for any certification test, entrance exam, or graduate school application fee. All BW students who are in the final year of their undergraduate program at BW may apply. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Students will fill out the Student Resource Center Intake form to indicate a request for funding through the Beyond BW Fund.