General Resources

Contact the Dean of Students Office at 361-593-3606 to schedule a meeting regarding general concerns not found on this page.  The Dean of Students has a database of resources in the area, state, and nation that may help connect you to your specific needs. 

Child Care

• Early Head Start Program (age 0-3):  https://cacost.org/programs/early-childhood-intervention/

Financial and Budgeting Literacy/Tips

• Financial Literacy:  https://tamuk.igrad.com/
• 27 Ways to Save Money:  https://www.buzzfeed.com/maitlandquitmeyer/econ-101
• Coupons:  https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/find_free_coupons.html
• FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/

Food

• Eating Healthy on a Budget:  https://goodfoodgoodmove.org/
• Food Stamps:  https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/snap_food_stamps.html

Medical Information

• Free Prescriptions:  https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/get_free_prescription_drugs.html
• Texas Drug Card:  https://www.texasdrugcard.com/
• Patient Assistance with Medications:  https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/lower-med-costs-20/patient-assistance-programs-for-prescription-drugs

Rent and Mortgage Assistance

• Bill Pay Assistance: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/get_help_paying_rent.html

Utilities Aid

• LITE-UP Texas:  https://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer/lowincome/assistance.aspx
• Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program:  https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1579
• TXU Energy Aid:  https://www.txu.com/company/why-txu-energy/energy-aid.aspx
• Summer Energy Assistance:  https://www.chooseenergy.com/blog/bill-savings/summer-energy-assistance-programs/