Resource Guide
During your college experience you may face academic, financial, work, and family challenges that may distract your academic progress. At Gateway, we are prepared to help you secure resources to meet your needs and to help you complete your educational goals. We highly encourage you to review and apply for the many short term assistance programs, so that you can achieve long term success. Explore the topics below to find out what benefits/services may be available to you:
- Food
- Temporary Housing
- Housing
- Low-Income Housing/Programs
- Utility Assistance
- Healthcare
- Vision Services
- LGBTQ
- Mental Health/Substance Abuse
- Basic Skills
- Hospitals
- Financial
- Childcare
- Transportation
- Other Assistance
- Support Networks
- Volunteer
- Furniture Resources
- Crisis and Hotlines
- Student Legal Services (requires KCTCS username)
Helpful tip: Use (Ctrl + F) to search by keywords.
Need help finding a resource on or off campus? Applying for state benefits? Accessing our pantry? Contact Gateway Student Resources at (859) 815-7258.
Make an appointment with the Counseling Department
Tuition Assistance and Other Support Programs
Federal Work Study: Uses part-time employment opportunities to provide funds to students with a financial need.
Food for Thought Pantry open to all current Gateway Students. To access the pantry please call (859) 815-7258.
Student Support Services
Provides a variety of success and enrichment services to students who are the first in their family to attend college, meet federal income guidelines or have a federally recognized disability.
Ready to Work: Assists student parents receiving KTAP obtain a GED, locate work study opportunities, and transition into college.
Still have questions/need support?
Call our Information Commons at (859) 441-4500, press 0 for an operator or email gw-InfoCommonsLeads@kctcs.edu and someone will reach out.
You can also contact Family Scholar House (a free resource to support student and family success both inside and outside the classroom). Family Scholar House is Available Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. by calling (877) 677-9177.
