Resources

General First-Gen Resources

First in the Family High School Resources: Summer programs and paying for college resources list 

I'm First!: First-Gen community

Rise First: A large resource directory of scholarships, conferences, and webinars 

Grand Rapids Area Community Resources: medical, dental, food, nutrition, housing, and more.

Detroit Area Community Resources: food insecurity support

 

"I'm First" first generation graduate icon

Study Skills & Success Tools

 

Khan Academy: Tutoring online

Quizlet: Free flashcards for all subjects

Big Future: College planning tool

Online Workshops from Veterans Upward Bound: topics include time management, networking, resume building, mindfulness, and more.

Volunteer Opportunities: service learning opportunities near you

Fellowship Opportunities: Fellowships are inter/nationally competitive, high-impact life-changing opportunities for ambitious students and alumni to help fund study abroad, pursue advanced study, and to engage in international research or service.

Student Academic Success Center: GVSU's Center for success coaching, academic resources, and more.

 

"Success is an Iceberg" people see you working, but underneath, there are a lot of other components to that hard work

Financial & Economic Literacy Resources

FASFA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Occupational Outlook Handbook: explore career options and learn more about future opportunities that match your goals and interests. 

MoneySmart Lakers Spending Plan Tool: personalized budgeting tool that you can create alongside the MoneySmart Lakers office.

Other MoneySmart Laker Tools: Grand Valley provides a wealth of tools and resources to better your understanding around financial and economic literacy. 

What is Financial Literacy? Definition


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