Basic Needs Resources
We know you cannot be your best student when you are facing basic needs insecurity.
We have some resources to help students who are facing financial insecurity or food insecurity. Further information is below, and our staff are happy to help you access resources without judgement when you are in need.
Emergency Funding
Currently enrolled and active Clark students are eligible to apply for limited funding to assist with unforeseen, significant, and temporary emergency expenses related to specific areas.
Emergency Funding RequestSwipe Out Hunger
Swipe Out Hunger is the leading national nonprofit committed to ending college student hunger. Swipe out Hunger is designed to meet short-term, emergency food insecurity.
SwIPE OUT HUNGER REQUESTJeremiah’s Inn
Located on Main Street in Worcester, Clark partners with Jeremiah’s Inn to provide access to their Nutrition Center and Food Pantry for students in need.
Nutrition Center ServicesText Books
Did you know that Goddard Library has free resources for textbooks? Ebooks and course materials can be found on reserve at the Library.
Library Student servicesOffice of Financial Assistance
Returning undergraduate students have the opportunity to submit a financial aid appeal after your financial aid award has been determined if you have special or unusual circumstances.
Financial aid appealsStudent Accounts
We understand that it is not always possible or preferred to pay your entire balance by the due date. An option that Clark offers to all students is our own managed four- or five-month payment plans though TouchNet.
No Interest Payment plansCARE TEAM
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Goddard Library, 1st Floor
Suite 104
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610