Housing Resources

Support for Students with Housing Insecurity

Greenville University is committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of every student. If you are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, resources and assistance are available to help you remain enrolled and continue your education. 

To provide assistance to students experiencing homelessness, the State of Illinois Public Act 102-0083 requires each institution of higher education to designate at least one staff member to serve as a liaison to assist homeless students enrolled at the institution.

Housing Liaison: 
Janel Krabel, Assistant Director of Housing
jkrabel@greenville.edu

Local resources for students experiencing housing insecurity:  

• The Illinois Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) is now a one-stop form for determining if you would be eligible for assistance with insurance or food.
• SNAP - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is designed to support low-income individuals to purchase healthy foods. Further details about the program, eligibility requirements and how to apply are given on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service website.
• Medicaid and CHIP - Between Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), eligible, unaccompanied homeless youth can receive health insurance and medical attention once enrolled in the programs. The NAEHCY website offers a helpful information about eligibility requirements and how to sign up.
• Homeless and at-risk youth are likely to be eligible for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (often referred to as the ACA). The ACA vastly simplifies and expands access to affordable health care, including for low-income and homeless youth, and allows states to expand eligibility for Medicaid, a health care program for low-income individuals
• Bond County Food Pantry
  • 1001 East Harris Avenue, Greenville, Illinois
  • Mondays & Thursdays 2-4pm; Last Tuesday of the month 4-6pm

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