Scholar & Alumna Resources
Basic Needs Resources
(Health, Food, Housing and Transportation)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.
You may be able to get cash help if you cannot pay your bills because you lost your job, are getting less pay from your job, or had another emergency like an unexpected medical situation.
WIC helps you buy healthy food for you and your family. WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. It's a free nutrition program for:
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People who are pregnant
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People who are up to 6 months postpartum or 12 months, if breastfeeding
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Children under the age 5, supported by parents and caregivers (including foster parents and grandparents)
Single Stop sites connect visitors to food stamps, local food pantries, housing programs, and jobs.
Mental health awareness, training and connections.
Interactive site designed to assist in finding safe and affordable housing.
Tenant resources listed in New York City’s 311 directory.
Webster provides all-inclusive dorm-style living accommodations for eligible working women in NYC without a long-term lease agreement. Month-to-month housing offers guests the flexibility of staying for a minimum of 4 weeks and up to 5 years with only 8 weeks’ notice required prior to departure.
Medicaid offers free health insurance coverage to children and adults under the age of 65 who meet income and other eligibility requirements.
Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares. Pay-per-Ride, weekly unlimited, and monthly unlimited options are all available.
Scholarship Resources
Mentoring and resources for first generation college students
Educational funding, research opportunities, and professional development for female students
Directory of scholarships and resources for minority students
Community service scholarships for undergraduates
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students at COHEAO member schools
White House website rating colleges on their completion rates, affordability and earnings of graduates, including financial aid calculator
Transfer scholarships for community college students to four-year colleges and universities
Information on financial aid, filling out FAFSA and scholarship searches
Scholarship and interest-free loan opportunities
Scholarship funds for study abroad
Scholarships targeted to underrepresented minorities
Resource on college affordability
For low income women, age 35 or over, pursuing a technical/vocational or undergraduate degree
Graduate and undergraduate scholarships
Clearinghouse for community, corporate and other scholarships
Scholarships for new Americans
Fellowship and internship opportunities
