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Resources

We’ve collected valuable resources for First-Generation students, students of color, international students, students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ students, veterans or veteran-dependent students and students with immigrant/DACA status.

Resources for First-Generation Students

General Resources
First In the Family	First in the Family provides resources including 6 audio slideshows, to show how college students can navigate multiple hurdles to be successful at college.
Center for First-Generation Student Success	An initiative of NASPA and the Suder Foundation, The Center for First-Generation Student Success offers helpful resources and best practices for institutions supporting First-Generation students.
Go College Now!	Go College Now is a diverse community of people and organizations committed to raising the college-going and success rate for low-income and first-generation students.
I’m First!	I’m First!, an initiative of Strive for College, is an online community celebrating first-generation college students. Find videos, blogs, and other resources specifically for first-gen students.
Financial Resources
The Student Guide	Available in English and Spanish, the Student Guide is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
College Goal Sunday	At College Goal Sunday, you can get free, on-site, professional assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and get other financial aid resources.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators	National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators offers a range of resources to help students, parents, and counselors navigate the college aid process.
A Brief Look at Student Financial Aid Programs	The College Is Possible website offers “Paying for College,” an overview of federal grants and loans; tax benefits for college students; and other federal, state, and institutional programs.

Resources for Students of Color

General Resources
The Steve Fund	The Steve Fund is dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color.
INROADS	INROADS is an international organization designed to develop and place talented youth of color in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.

Resources for Black students and students of African descent

General Resources
Black Boston	Offering a great deal of historical facts and figures about the Black experience in Boston, Black Boston also shares a directory with Black-owned businesses, a list of upcoming events, and other helpful links.
National Black Student Union	NBSU organized exclusively for the purpose of working with Black Student Unions and to enhance the quality of life for undergraduate college students. NBSU also promotes the pursuit of advanced degrees.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People	The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
National Black Graduate Student Organization	This nonprofit, interdisciplinary student organization is dedicated to the recognition and academic success of black graduate students. Enrolled members gain access to a variety of benefits.

Resources for Latinx students

General Resources
Amplify Latinx	Amplify Latinx is a non-partisan, collaborative movement whose mission is to build Latinx economic and political power by significantly increasing Latinx civic engagement and representation in leadership.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science	SACNAS is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, and positions of leadership in STEM.
Greater Boston Latino Network	The Greater Boston Latino Network (GBLN) is a collective of 9 Latino community organizations working together to address historical underrepresentation of Latinos in leadership roles.
Unidos US	Since 1968, Unidos US has remained a trusted, nonpartisan voice for Latinos that serves the Hispanic community through research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts.
Latinos for Education	Their mission is to develop, place and connect essential Latino leaders in the education sector. They are building an ecosystem of Latino advocates by infusing Latino talent into positions of influence.

Resources for Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and students of Asian descent

General Resources
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center	The BCNC empowers Asians and new immigrants to build healthy families, achieve greater economic success, and contribute to thriving communities by providing a broad range of programs.
Empowering Pacific Islander Communities	EPIC is a national organization dedicated to promoting social justice by engaging Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities through culturally relevant advocacy, research, and development.
Quincy Asian Resources	Located in Quincy, QAI works to foster and improve the social, cultural, economic, and civil lives of Asian Americans and their families. QAI provides a number of culturally competent services.
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation	The USPAACC is the largest non-profit organization representing Pan Asian Americans and their related groups in business, sciences, the arts, sports, education, public, and community services.
East Coast Asian American Student Union	ECAASU is the oldest and largest Asian American student conference in the nation organized with a mission to inspire, educate, and empower those interested in Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.

Resources for International Students

General Resources
NAFSA: Association of International Educators	NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA's 10,000 members are located at more than 3,500 institutions worldwide across 150 countries.
International Student Organization	ISO is a community of international students. Founded in 1958, ISO stands at the forefront of the worldwide effort to foster and sustain a resource sharing hub for international students studying in the U.S.

Resources for Students with Disabilities

General Resources
Massachusetts Office on Disability
Americans with Disabilities Act
Opportunities for Inclusion
New England Office of the ADA

Resources for LGBTQ+ Students

General Resources
Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, & Transgender Youth
The National LGBT Health Education Center @ Fenway Health
Bisexual Resource Center of Boston
Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
The Network/La Red
GLSEN, Massachusetts office
Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth, Resources Map
Trans* Specific
Trans Health resources @ The National LGBT Health Education Center @ Fenway Health*
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

Veteran or Veteran's Dependent

General Resources
Job Translator	Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your capabilities.
Department of Veterans Services	Learn more about patient care and federal benefits to Veterans and their dependents.
Boston Vet Center	Location and hours for Boston’s Vet Center, which provides a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families.
Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS)	VETS serves America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)	The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)	An organization chartered by the United States Congress for disabled military veterans of the United States Armed Forces that helps them and their families through various means.
Wounded Warrior Project	WWP is a military/veterans charity organization empowering injured veterans and their families.
National Center for PTSD	Center dedicated to research and education on trauma and PTSD.
Veterans' Upward Bound	UMASS Boston program that provides opportunity for veterans of all ages to gain access to information about college and career awareness, acquire the academic skills required for entry into higher education and/or to acquire the equivalent of a high school diploma.

Resources for Immigrant/DACA

General Resources
United We Dream
MIRA
Golden Door Scholars
Best Colleges
US Department of Education
Resources & information for students of immigrant status

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