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
Study Skills & Success Tools
- FASFA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- GED and High School Completion Resources
- Graduate-Level Research Resources & Application Preparation
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.
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.