Student Basic Needs
Resources that remove barriers and keep you moving forward.
Bellarmine offers resources and support for you while you navigate your college journey. These resources serve to aid those who face non-academic barriers. This includes resources for mental and physical health, housing, clothing, food, finances, transportation, student emergency funding and other additional resources. Read through the resources below and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Food
Food security supports your physical well-being, academic performance and overall success.
Food Security
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarships alleviate your financial burden and help you focus on your academics.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Find Jobs, Paid Internships & Earn Money
Earning money while in college provides financial independence and essential skills for your future.
Earn Money
Transportation
Transportation services offer access to activities and resources, enhancing your overall college experience.
Transportation
Clothing
Learn about the Knight's Closet, a program that offers access to a variety of work-appropriate attire.
Clothing
Mental Health
Mental health services support your emotional well-being with resources for coping with stress.
Mental Health

Physical Health
Health services ensure your well-being with medical care, health education, and access to a fitness center.
Physical Health
Housing
Safe and convenient living fosters a supportive community conducive to personal growth.
Housing
Student Emergency Funding
Emergency funds are available when unexpected expenses become an obstacle to academic success.
Student Emergency Funding
Spiritual Wellness
Campus Ministry fosters the spiritual development of the university community by providing initiatives and programs that welcome all students.
Spiritual Wellness
Additional Resources
Bellarmine is committed to providing help for any situation you're facing: find additional resources here.
Additional ResourcesFor any further questions or to learn more about the resources please contact one of the following:
Dr. Leslie Maxie, Dean of Students
lmaxie@bellarmine.edu
502.272.7150
Dr. Liz Todd Byron, Executive Director of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
etodd@bellarmine.edu
502.272.7117
Lindsey Ruth, Student Care Coordinator
lruth@bellarmine.edu
502.272.8060
Bellarmine Counseling Center
counselingcenter@bellarmine.edu
502.272.8480