The resources on this page are specifically for this student population. Please visit the Retention & Success Resources page for resources available for all students.
The Office of Student Advocacy & CommunityÌýoffers various programming and resources available for all students. Please visit theÌýServices page to learn more.
To learn more about the definitions and benefits of homeless youth, please click here.
Local Community Resources
Community Shelters
External Resources
Student Emergency Grants
Student Success Services
UCA Financial Aid
UCA Homeless and Foster Student Liaison
Local Community Resources
- Offers various assistance programs
- : Serves adults age 18 and older
- Services include rent and utility assistance, budget planning, and emergency housing
- Provides supportive, stable housing and individualized coaching to equip youth for their transition into adulthood.
- Provides clothing, showers, and laundry services
- ÌýOffer community impact grants and free tax prep
Community Shelters
- Bethlehem House
- Phone:Ìý501-329-4862
- Email:ÌýInfo@BethlehemHouse.net
- Website:Ìý
- Conway Emergency Shelter
- Phone:Ìý501-329-3891
- Email:Ìýinfo@capcainc.org
- Website:Ìý
- Conway Ministry Center
- Phone:Ìý501-358-6098
- Email:Ìýinfo@ministrycenter.org
- Website:
- Harbor Home
- Phone:Ìý501-499-8622
- Email:ÌýInfo@theharborhome.com
- Website:Ìý
- Haven
- Phone:Ìý501-327-1701
- Email:ÌýEmma.Freeman@arisahealth.org
- Website:Ìý
- Rise House
- Hotline:866-358‑2265
- Phone (shelter & office):Ìý501-329‑7405
- Email:Ìýhelp@risehousearkansas.org
- Website:Ìý
External Resources
- ÌýProvides educational advancement solutions for low-income parent-students
- ÌýAssist homeless youth in accessing a temporary safety net
- – Provides program information, guidance, services, and tools for HUD community partners
- Provides scholarships to youth experiencing homelessness
- :ÌýOffers state and local rental assistance
- ÌýFood benefits for work-study eligible students and students with an expected family contribution (EFC) of 0 in the current academic year.
- ÌýOffers nation-wide services focused on ending youth homelessness
Student Emergency Grants
Direct Assistance for Student Hardship @ Dean of Students:Ìýthe central campus resource for UCA students experiencing unexpected financial hardships.
Emergency Textbook Grant:ÌýEmergency Textbook Grants help undergraduate and graduate students facing a financial crisis to purchase textbooks for their UCA courses.
Student Success Services
UCA Student SuccessÌýUCA offers various programs to enhance student success:
- UCA Foundation:ÌýA range of scholarships with varying criteria.
- UCA Career Services:ÌýProvidesÌýassistance with resume building and job placement.
Contact Student Success at (501) 852-2117 orÌýstudentsuccess@uca.edu.
UCA Financial Aid
UCA’s Financial Aid Office offers guidance regarding Scholarships, Federal Financial Aid and State Aid.
UCA Foundation Emergency Scholarship:ÌýOne-time awards up to $500 for unexpected financial crises.
UCA Homeless and Foster Student Liaison
LeslieÌýM. Knox
501-450-5158
lknox@uca.edu