Foster Homeless Adopted Resources (FHAR) and Financial Literacy and Wellness (FLW)
FHAR Mission
To connect foster, homeless and adopted individuals through education and advocacy with resources that will assist holistically with their UTEP experience.
Connect with a FHAR Advisor
Phone: (915) 747-8887
Email: fhar@utep.edu
Nena Rios
Basic Needs Senior Coordinator
Phone: (915) 747-8645
Email: merios@utep.edu
FHAR Services:
- Advocacy
- Housing Referrals
- Community Referrals
- School and hygiene supplies
- Bus Passes
Choose "Other" in the Designation drop-down menu and type in FHAR.
Financial Literacy and Wellness (FLW)
Phone: (915) 747-8887
Email: flw@utep.edu
Description:
Financial Literacy and Wellness (FLW) educates and empowers students through increasing financial literacy and cultivating the skills necessary to make sound financial decisions.
Services provided by Financial Literacy and Wellness (FLW):
- Guiding students on how to:
- Pay for college, including tuition and books
- Search for employment
- Reduce stress
- Providing access to:
- Food resources
- Transportation resources
- Other internal and external resources
- Coaching students on:
- Creating a budget
- Building credit
- Handling debt
