We understand that every student comes from differnt background and has different needs. Hanszen and the Rice community have a variety of resources to help every Hanszenite be able to take part in all aspects of the college life. Whether you want to purchase a Hanszen sweater or need to take an emergency flight home, Hanszen is here for you. See below to learn about the financial resources here at Hanszen and at Rice and how to access these resources.
Navigate the Access and Opportunity Portal to learn more about the resources available to make the Rice community open and accessible to all undergraduate students, including requests for financial support. Begin by learning more about the different sources of financial support, items and experiences that may be considered for funding, and the procedures associated with making a financial request.
Go to Access and Opportunity PortalHanszen's Financial Accessibility Fund is here to support all Hanszenites. The fund is completely confidential and is managed by the Hanszen magisters and college coordinator.
Financial Accessibility FundRice Mutual Aid is a student-organized mutual aid fund and network dedicated to redistributing funds and resources among our community. This includes undergraduates, grad students and staff at Rice. Venmo @ricemutualaid to redistribute (donate) or follow the link to request aid.
linktr.eeThe Pantry is a free and anonymous food pantry for Rice students, faculty, staff, and community members; visitors' personal information is not collected. The Pantry stocks nonperishable food items (from snacks to meals) and hygiene products such as toothpaste, deodorant, and tampons/pads. Its formal hours are Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The pantry is also available by request or by walk-in. The Pantry is located at the Office of Student Success Initiatives in the Rice Memorial Center cloisters.
Find more information here!Dress for Success serves eligible low-income students by providing them professional clothing and related resources, free of charge.
Go to Dress for SuccessDegree-seeking undergraduate students facing short-term financial emergencies, including needs for unexpected medical expenses, laptop repair or replacement, or emergency transportation, should contact the Office of the Dean of Undergraduates at ugdean@rice.edu. Funding is provided at the discretion of Dean Gorman.
Health Center appointments are free for all students, as they are covered by your health fee. You do not need to have the Rice insurance plan to have free appointments.
Low-income students may qualify for insurance scholarships. Pell Grant recipients have the entire insurance fee covered, while other students receiving financial aid receive 50% off the insurance fee. Contact the Student Insurance Office at studentinsurance@rice.edu or 713-348-5479 for more information or to apply for an insurance scholarship.
Cold packs (ibuprofen, cough drops, etc.) are available at the front desk free of charge. Condoms are available for free in the waiting room. Free samples of tampons and pads are available in the waiting room or by asking at the front desk. Samples of allergy medication are free with an appointment.
Rice students are eligible for free financial advice through two sources. The first is through resources published by the Office of Financial Aid.
Go to Office of Financial AidThe second is through financial coaching offered by a partnership between the Wellbeing and Counseling Office and Family Houston.
Go to Family HoustonOISS provides funding and one-on-one advising to international students. If international students have financial concerns, they can contact jbrydon@rice.edu, or the office as a whole at OISS@rice.edu and 713-348-6095