Housing Insecurity Resources
Homelessness Resources
UF Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry
NCHE Flyer. Trying to go to college?
NCHE Best Practice. Supporting College Completion for Students Experiencing Homelessness
FSA and Homeless Youth Information
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Welcoming Gainesville & Alachua County
Gainesville Community Ministry
Peaceful Paths (Domestic Abuse Shelter)
Alachua County Housing Authority
Need Help Paying Bills (Alachua County and Newberry)
Need Help Paying Bills (Alachua County Salvation Army)
Alachua County Social Services
Alachua County Community Resource Guide
UF Health Financial Assistance
Housing Scholarships
The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides rent-free housing to “students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character.”
The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides housing to students across the state of Florida, with nine homes available in Gainesville. Visit the Southern Scholarship Foundation for more information on eligibility criteria and the application process.
Short Term Housing – Gainesville
The Reitz Union Hotel on the UF campus.
Two hotels with close proximity to the UF campus are listed below.
Gainesville has two hotels that rent by the week and include small kitchens. They are listed below.
The hotel below rents by the day, but include kitchenettes in the room.
The Visit Gainesville website provides a listing of local hotels, simply click on the “Stay” link.
Another short term housing option is Airbnb in Gainesville.