First Generation College Students

Helpful Links

• The Steve Fund
  
• Active Minds is a nonprofit organization that promotes mental health awareness among college students. Their resources include articles and blog posts about the mental health challenges specific to first-generation students, as well as tips for coping and seeking support.
  
• JED Foundation focuses on emotional health and suicide prevention among young people. They have resources dedicated to supporting first-generation students, particularly addressing stress, mental health stigma, and the pressures unique to this group.
  
• The Center for First-Generation Student Success offers a variety of resources, research, and support for first-generation college students, including information on addressing mental health and emotional well-being.
  
• Rise First is a resource hub that aims to empower first-generation and low-income students by offering mental health support, financial aid information, career resources, and academic guidance.
  
• I’m First! is an online community that provides support for first-generation college students. Their resources include student blogs, stories, and guides that offer advice on managing the mental health pressures of being the first in your family to attend college.