Hunger & Homelessness Support Network 

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The Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) is an interdisciplinary, cross-campus initiative based in the College of Health that works to develop sustainable solutions for UAA students facing food and housing insecurity. Our research team conducted multiple campus-wide surveys to identify economic barriers that impact students' well-being and education.

Results of our initial (published) survey found:

• 8.3% of UAA students have experienced homelessness at some point while being a student.
• 44% of UAA students experienced food insecurity during the school year.
• 30% of UAA students experience housing insecurity and couldn’t afford to stay in their current place of residence, even if they wanted to.

A follow up (unpublished) survey was conducted in November 2018 and found:

• 10.4% of UAA students have experienced homelessness
• 37% of UAA students don’t know if they can pay rent next month
• Financial insecurity negatively impacts education and delays program completion for 46% UAA students

UAA employees, students and community programs provide services to help students get what they need so they can focus on their education.

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