Basic Needs Committee

The Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) has established the UT Emergency Grant to assist currently enrolled students with urgent, unanticipated expenses. The fund is designed to assist students with recent or upcoming emergency expenses that are not included in the standard cost of attendance as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Allowable expenses include, but are not limited to: travel expenses relating to emergency situations (such as the death of a relative); extra basic living expenses needed due to fire, destruction or natural disaster; replacement of stolen goods (not lost due to negligence); and emergency medical or dental expenses not covered by insurance.

Students may request this emergency funding by completing the Request for Emergency Fund application. Typically, grants will be limited to $600 per academic year and priority will be given to students with significant financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Funding availability is limited to expenses incurred during terms in which the student is enrolled.

On-Campus Dining: 

The University of Tampa Basic Needs Committee provides support and resources to students who are struggling in various ways. We can provide Sodexo dining cards to students struggling with food shortages on a short-term basis. To request this, please check off food insecurity in the check box below.

If you need further assistance, support or information, please contact the Spartan Support Program.

Note: Sodexo gift cards are considered estimated financial aid, therefore the value of the gift card must be included in the Financial Aid Package. It is possible that other parts of the financial aid package may need to be adjusted as a result of receiving a Sodexo gift card. Please contact the Financial Aid Office with questions.

Mobile Pantry:

Each semester the basic needs committee will provide a mobile food pantry to community members during peak times in the semester. Mobile pantries bring nutritious foods in a refrigerated truck delivering fresh food directly to neighborhoods in need.

In partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, the University will host a Mobile Food Pantry in Late September, and March.

The Career Closet at The University of Tampa provides students access to free professional clothing appropriate for career fairs, interviews, networking events and the workplace. Clothing is graciously donated to the Career Closet from faculty and staff at the university as well as community donors. Inventory is always changing but will typically include button-down shirts, skirts, blazers and slacks/dress pants. Our goal is to provide students with the resources to feel comfortable and confident while navigating the professional world.

Students looking to utilize the Career Closet are welcome to attend the Career Closet Pop-Up events held throughout the semester or fill out this form to schedule an appointment outside of the pop-up events. Appointments are currently only available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Appointments can be made starting the second week of classes. Below is a list of the currently scheduled Career Closet Pop-Up events:

• 1-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in SFB 145
• 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in SFB 145