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Student Support Services
Welcome to the Student Support Services Page!
Campus Transportation
Student Services offers discounted bus passes, parking permits, maps and other information for students and visitors.
Automated Clearing House (ACH)
If as a student you are entitled to receive a refund from your Institutional funds, FNU is offering the ability to have them transferred to your bank account instead of issuing a check.
ADA (American Disabilities Act):
Florida National University is committed to providing equal access to all students, including those who qualify as persons with disabilities. FNU also expects all students to maintain the standards of academic achievement and excellence that are essential to the fulfillment of the school’s mission.
Florida National University is committed to providing the physical facilities that welcome all individuals. Everyone in this institution has the responsibility of supporting the procedures necessary to guarantee a campus environment appropriate for persons with physical and/or learning challenges.
Guide for People with Disabilities
This guide explains how people with disabilities can receive low-cost internet and cellphone services. It also includes information on how to get free low-cost devices and enroll in programs that foster digital literacy. The guide serves as a blueprint to ensure people with disabilities can:
- Find low-cost internet service providers and phone carriers
- Receive certain discounts
- Boost their digital literacy
- Use current technology regardless of their income and employment status
Community Resources
Students may need important social services that are not offered at Florida National University. Student Services has an active list of community resources that students may use to identify and meet their individual needs. Below are some links to various national and community action, human services organizations and county social service organizations:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- 1–800–273–8255
- Free and confidential suicide prevention and mental health counseling.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- thehotline.org
- 1–800–799–7233
- Confidential resource for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
- rainn.org
- 1–800–656–4673
- Confidential resource for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship
Trevor Project Youth Suicide/Crisis Line
- thetrevorproject.org
- 1–866–488–7386
- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQA+ individuals under the age of 25.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
- nami.org
- 1–800–950–6264
- NAMI can assist with questions about mental health, treatment options, support groups and legal issues.
Disaster Distress Helpline
- samhsa.gov
- 1–800–985–5990
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365–day–a–year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human–caused disasters.
Switchboard of Miami
- jcsfl.org
- 211 or 305–358–4357
- Miami–Dade telephone counsellors will refer you to appropriate crisis intervention services near you.
Florida Abuse Hotline
- dcf.state.fl.us/service–programs/abuse–hotline
- 1–800–962–2873
- Accepts reports of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center
- jacksonhealth.org
- 305–585–7273
- Victim advocates are available to provide support and crisis intervention, and short–term counseling services are offered by licensed clinicians.
Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline
- 211bigbend.org
- 1–800–352–2437
- State–wide resource for HIV/AIDS–related information, community referrals and telephone counseling
Family Health Line
- floridahealth.gov
- 1–800–451–2229
- State–wide, free hotline offering counseling information and referrals about pregnancy, infant and toddler issues.
Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
- floridabar.org
- 1–800–342–8011
- The Lawyer Referral Service staff will give you the name, address and telephone number of an attorney in your geographic area who handles the type of case you describe.
Reemployment Assistance Program
- stateofflorida.com
- The best way to find out if you are eligible is to apply.
Florida Department of Children and Families
United Way of Miami–Dade
- unitedwaymiami.org
- 1–800–656–4673
- United Way offers free expert tax preparation, free credit and debit counseling, low prescription costs, free services for veterans, health and other educational programs.
Miami Dade County
- miamidade.gov
- 1–866–488–7386
- Miami Dade County offers affordable rental housing, free tax prep, food stamps, a college discount program to ride Metrobus or Metrorail and a variety of additional services.
Florida ACCESS Program
- myflorida.com
- 1–866–762–2237
- Provides financial and medical assistance, food stamps, and other supportive services to needy persons and families.
Citrus Health Network HAND Program
- citrushealth.org
- (305) 231–7667
- 240 E 1st Avenue, Hialeah, FL
- Provides temporary rental assistance to very low–income persons who are currently homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Sunshine For All, Inc. STRMU Program
- sunshineforall.org
- 305–285–3217
- 1407 SW 22nd Street, Miami, Florida
- The Short–Term Rental, Mortgage & Utility Assistance Program provides up to 21 weeks of short–term rental, mortgage and/or utility assistance to help currently housed HIV+ low income persons stay housed.
Florida Kid Care
- floridakidcare.org
- 1–800–540–8771
- From birth through the end of age 18, Florida children are eligible for head to toe coverage, even if one or both parents are working.
Access Florida Card – Food Stamps
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
- fdacs.gov
- TEFAP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food distribution program that provides nutritious, high–quality foods to low–income households, distributes food to participating food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and other feeding sites, and supplies food to be served to individual households or as prepared meals in a community setting for eligible recipients.
Salvation Army – Community Pantry
- salvationarmyflorida.org
- 305–637–6700
- 1907 NW 38th Street, Miami, Florida 33142
- Resources include a food pantry, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals, and maybe even home delivered meals for the homebound and senior citizens
Access Florida Card – Food Stamps
- jcsfl.org
- 305–947–8093
- 15455 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
- The charity helps the struggling in Jewish community or any other low–income family that needs kosher food. Or get home meals delivered, information on medical care, and other support.
Homeless Helpline
- homelesstrust.org
- 1–877–994–4357
- You must call daily until a bed becomes available. Options will be given when you call so please listen carefully.
National Call Center for Veteran Homelessness
- va.gov
- 1–877–424–3838
- You’ll get information about VA homeless programs, health care and other services in your area.
Lotus House
- lotushouse.org
- 305–438–0556
- 217 NW 15th Street, Miami, FL 33136
- Lotus House empowers women and children to heal, learn, and grow. They offer a safe haven for women, families, and youth who are survivors of trauma.
Chapman Partnership
- chapmanpartnership.org
- (305) 329–3000
- 1550 N Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
- The Chapman Partnership helps the homeless by providing a support programs including: emergency housing, meals, health, dental and psychiatric care, day care, job training, job placement and assistance with securing stable housing.
Camillus House
- camillus.org
- 305-374-1065
- 1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Broward Health
- browardhealth.org
- 954–355–4953
- 1101 W Broward Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
- The North Broward Hospital District Health Care for the Homeless Program provides primary health care and related services to individuals who are homeless in Broward County at fixed and mobile locations.
Ryan White Program
- ryanwhite.hrsa.gov
- Provides a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, essential support services, and medications for low–income people living with HIV who are uninsured and underserved. Services are exclusive for those with HIV/AIDS.
Care Resources
- careresource.org
- Services include free physical exams, free HIV/STI testing, medical care, dental care, PrEP–PEP, and more.
Help Me Grow – Miami
- jcsfl.org
- 305–576–6550
- 735 NE 125th Street, N Miami, FL
- Free or low–cost community programs for children health and developmental services.
LGBT National Help Center
- glnh.org
- 1–888–843–4564
- Serves LGBTQA+ individuals with free confidential peer–support and local resources.
Survivors’ Pathway
- survivorspathway.org
- 786–275–4364
- 1801 Coral Way, Miami, FL
- Offers counseling and advocacy services for LGBTQA+ survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking and other forms of victimization.
The Yes Institute
- yesinstitute.org
- 305–663–7195
- 5275 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL
- Seeks to provide suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation.
Latinos Salud
- latinossalud.org
- (305) 397–8967
- 925 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach, FL
- Aims to help Latino men and their partners stay safe from, or live healthier with HIV.
Sun Serve Social Services
- sunserve.org
- 954–764–5150
- 2312 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL
- Provides life assistance and professional mental health services for marginalized youth and adults.
Survivors’ Pathway
- survivorspathway.org
- 786–275–4364
- 1801 Coral Way, Miami, FL
- Offers counseling and advocacy services for LGBTQA+ survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking and other forms of victimization.
Miami–Dade Advocates for Victims
- safespacefoundation.org
- 305–758–2546
- Provide the survivors of domestic violence a safe living environment with supportive services and access to other community resources.
Kristi House Inc.
- kristihouse.org
- 305–547–6800
- Children’s Advocacy Center 1265 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida
- Provides treatment, advocacy, and coordination of services, within a healing environment, for all child victims of abuse and their families, as well as education and prevention services to end childhood abuse and sex trafficking.
Alcoholics Anonymous
- aamiamidade.org
- 24 Hour Helpline: 305–461–2425
AL–ANON Friends & Families of Alcoholics
Narcotics Anonymous
Eating Disorder Recovery Miami
Gamblers Anonymous
- gamblinghelp.org
- 1–888–236–4848
- FL Council on Compulsive Gambling
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
The Florida Bar
Florida Law Help
- FloridaLawHelp.org
- Offers a free pro bono/legal aid directory guide for legal services in Florida.
Legal Services of Greater Miami
- legalservicesmiami.org
- 305–576–0080
- 4343 West Flagler Street, Suite 100 Miami, FL
- Provides free civil legal services for the low–income communities of Miami–Dade and Monroe Counties
Dade Legal Aid
- dadelegalaid.org
- 305-579-5733
- 123 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami, FL
Miami Dade State Attorney
- miamisao.com
- 305–252–5807
- 1350 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL
- Offers a free pro bono/legal aid directory guide for legal services in Florida.
You may obtain an injunction for protection at the following locations:
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
- 305–349–5888
- 175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Miami, FL
North Dade Government Center
- 305–354–8736
- 15555 Biscayne Boulevard, Room 103, Miami, FL
South Dade Government Center
- 305–252–5807
- 10710 S.W. 211 Street, Room 1306, Cutler Ridge, FL
Coordinated Victim Assistance Center
- 305–285–5900
- 2400 South Dixie Highway Miami, FL
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