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.