Student housing stability coordinator at Providing Assistance to Housing Solutions (PATHS) program, Stephanie Porcell sees lack of housing as an issue at all universities nationwide. Christopher Lujan, director of Food+Shelter+Success says the impact the pandemic has had on student housing insecurity brought the issue more into the public eye. The Gator Crisis Housing is a part of PATHS and can be used by students who need a place to stay. Although Residential Life and the Gator Housing Crisis are two separate entities, collaboration is key. “Maybe they don’t fully understand this when they’re applying for housing.”To receive housing insecurity help, fill out this form to access the Gator Crisis Housing program, or apply to the HOPE Crisis Fund program for financial aid.
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