Student Support

For additional support and resources, complete our “How can we help?” form.

Scholarship, Awards, and Student Support

We recognize your excellence and your potential. Learn about different opportunities to receive, or offer, recognition. For additional support and resources, complete our request form.

UNLV Food Pantry

The UNLV Food Pantry is a year-round resource that provides perishable and non-perishable food items to students, staff, and faculty who need additional support.

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Basic Needs

The Basic Needs program offers support to students experiencing food, housing, and basic needs insecurity.

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Undergraduate Cap and Gown Lending Program

The UNLV Cap & Gown Lending Program is made possible through the Office of Student Support and Advocacy.

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UNLV Fostering Scholars Program

The UNLV Fostering Scholars Program is a campus-based support network with dedicated programming to support individuals who have experienced foster care.

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UNLV Hope Scholars Program

The UNLV HOPE Scholars Program is a partnership between the Clark County School District (CCSD) Title I HOPE Office, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), and UNLV. The program is specifically designed to assist UNLV students experiencing housing insecurity or houselessness secure housing as well as academic and financial support in order to successfully complete their degree.

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S.O.S. Emergency Relief Fund

The S.O.S. Emergency Relief Fund provides students with assistance when faced with an unexpected emergency situation. Funding is limited to once per academic year; with the maximum amount of $300 awarded.

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Additional Resources for Students

The UNLV Students website serves as a guide to help UNLV students find the resources and support that they need to succeed. If you have a need, please look through the categories to find UNLV resources that can help.

SNAP Employment and Training Program

The SNAP Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) is a federal employment assistance program through the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) participants to receive individual targeted supports to gain the skills needed to find employment leading to self-sufficiency.

Staff Directory

Stephanie Cooper

Executive Director Office of Student Support and Advocacy

Basic Needs Program

Ash Xander Quinn

Interim Assistant Director for Scholar & Student Support
Phone: 702-895-5721

Miranda Cameron

Basic Needs Graduate Assistant
Phone: 702-895-5721

Scholars Programs

Keva Francis

Fostering Scholars LOA Program Coordinator
Phone: 702-895-0638

Anabel Chavva

HOPE Scholars Program Coordinator
Phone: 702-895-5937

Rylie Mohler

Fostering Scholars Graduate Assistant
Phone: 702-895-0638