COVID-19 Resources
for Students

• 211 Connects Alabama

211 connects people in need with assistance programs that may help them.

• Alabama Department of Human Resources

• Low-Income Resources

• Alabama Food Bank

Alabama food banks are continuing to provide food to people in need during these times of uncertainty.

Find Meals for Kids

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP provides monthly benefits to eligible low income households to help them buy the food they need for good health.

Student Eligibility/Info

• Unemployment Insurance (UI)

If you have become unemployed, you may file an unemployment insurance claim if you meet eligibility requirements.

UI Eligibility Info

• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

PUA is a federal benefit available to workers who are unable to work due to COVID-19 and do not qualify for unemployment insurance benefits.

PUA Eligibility Info

• AlabamaWorks!

AlabamaWorks matches job seekers with employers.

• Alabama Family Assistance

The Family Assistance Program provides temporary financial assistance for needy families with a
dependent child under age 18.

Application

• Head Start

Head Start provides free learning and development services to children ages birth to 5 from low-income families.

• WIC

WIC provides breastfeeding support, nutritious foods, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children up to age five.

How to Apply

• Alabama Rent Assistance

Please click on your county to find rental assistance programs near you.