The Closet offers clothing in child and adult sizes for free to students. They also offer professional clothing for interviews. Visit their location at 234 Nelson Hall anytime the building is open. 

Connect with: 

Sustainability.Office@uwsp.edu

715-346-4771

Emergencies can happen and grants can help ease this stress so you can continue with school. Review grant eligibility prior to applying and always connect with Financial Aid to see if they can help too.

Baxter grant (all three campuses) 

Grants available to students in good academic standing, who are degree-seeking, and are experiencing a short-term emergency financial problem that could impact a students’ ability to continue their education.  

Branch campus grants (Marshfield and Wausau campuses only) 

Grants available to branch campus students experiencing an unexpected financial crisis that could impact a students’ ability to continue the semester. Students must have completed the FAFSA and have a calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of less than $5,000.

Connect with: 

finaid@uwsp.edu

715-346-4771

The Cupboard is the Stevens Point campus’ food pantry, located in the lower level of the Dreyfus University Center (DUC). It is available to enrolled students. Staff will fill requests during the week (see posted hours), students may self-select items when The Cupboard is open or complete an online request via SPIN. 

The Cupboard at Wausau, located in 167 Main Academic Building on the Wausau campus, is available for enrolled students. Students may self-select items or complete an online request. 

Additional community resources (for all three campuses) are available. Those eligible may apply for FoodShare benefits. Additional resources for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and nursing mothers and their children are available through the WIC program. 

Connect with: 

casecoc@uwsp.edu

715-346-4700

Shelters are available in all three communities where we have campus locations.  Connect with: 

Salvation Army Stevens Point Hope Center 
1600 Briggs Street, Stevens Point l 715-341-2437 

Frederic Ozanam Transitional Shelter 
169 N. Central Avenue, Marshfield l 715-387-4425 

Salvation Army Transitional Living Center 
113 South 2^nd Avenue, Wausau l 715-845-6583 

Connect with: 

housing@uwsp.edu

715-346-3511

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Connect with: 

help@uwsp.edu

715-346-4357

Lawyers for Learners offers free, confidential legal help for students. They provide advice, general assistance, referrals, and full representation services. Connect with them by submitting an online intake form. 

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Students who receive military benefits to assist in financing their education, should connect with our Veteran Coordinator for any assistance needed. Students may utilize priority registration each semester. Should a student need to be away for drill, active duty, or short-term leave, students should follow the call-up instructions.  

Connect with: 

veteran.services@uwsp.edu

715-346-4771

For immediate safety concerns or in cases of emergency, call 911. 

On the Stevens Point campus, University Police and Security Services (UPSS) may be reached at 715-346-3456. 

Connect with:

University Police and Security Services

715-346-3456

Students must demonstrate “Satisfactory Academic Progress” in areas of GPA, Pace (67% rule), and Maximum Timeframe (150% rule) to receive financial aid. Students who fail to progress may appeal to have their aid eligibility reinstated. Follow the instructions given to you, complete relevant forms, and work with your advisor and the Financial Aid office to ensure you meet deadlines and expectations.

Connect with: 

finaid@uwsp.edu

715-346-4771

A wealth of scholarship opportunities are available to you as a student. For students on our Marshfield and Wausau campuses, there are additional scholarships available to you as well. Scholarships for continuing students exist as well. Review criteria carefully before you apply.  

Connect with: 

admiss@uwsp.edu

715-346-2441

finaid@uwsp.edu

715-346-4771

The Backpack offers school, home, and hygiene supplies for free to students. Visit their location at 220 Nelson Hall anytime the building is open. 

Connect with: 

Sustainability.Office@uwsp.edu

715-346-4771

Stevens Point campus students receive free access to the city bus with their student ID. Point Plus offers transportation for individuals with qualifying disabilities in Stevens Point. 

Connect with: 

Offering connection to a wealth of community resources in Marathon County, Portage County, and Wood County. To connect with them, dial 211 on your cell phone. 

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