Resources

Academic Achievement Center: free resources and programs for academic success, including tutoring and academic coaching

Education Abroad: educational travel opportunities and travel scholarships

K-State First: programs and activities to support students during their first year

University Success Center: visit Holton Hall and get connected with student services and resources

Writing Center: receive help with your papers and enhance your writing skills

Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE): provides assistance for K-State students who have been victimized by violence

Counseling Services: receive individual and group therapy sessions, and find many self-help resources

DREAMZone: The K-State DREAMZone was designed to provide support to undocumented and DACA-mented students that were born in various countries around the world and currently reside in the U.S., as well as those from mixed-status families (family members with different immigration statuses).

Housing and Dining Services: information about on-campus living

Lafene Health Center: cost-effective, physician-directed health and wellness facility

Recreational Services : free recreational and fitness facilities, services, and programs, including intramural/recreational sports

SafeRide: a safe alternative to drunken driving and other threatening situations

Tips to help first-generation students: meet Rebeca Paz, assistant director of the Office of First-generation Students, and learn about tips on what can help you succeed as a Wildcat

University Success Center: visit Holton Hall and get connected with student services and resources

DREAMZone: The K-State DREAMZone was designed to provide support to undocumented and DACA-mented students that were born in various countries around the world and currently reside in the U.S., as well as those from mixed-status families (family members with different immigration statuses).

Career Center: resources and assistance in the career development process

Office of Student Financial Assistance: information about applying for financial aid and scholarships

Powercat Financial: free assistance and counseling on personal finances

Faculty Development Workshops: check back later for the Fall 2021 schedule! Head to the Teaching and Learning Center for teaching and classroom resources. Click here to view the latest session on Engaging and Supporting First-generation Students.

Advising First-Generation Students: resources gathered from NACADA related to first-generation students

A Walk in My Shoes - First Generation College Students: view stories of first-generation students taken from the K-State produced documentary "A Walk in My Shoes"

Being the "First": a narrative inquiry research project studying students and alumni in education

Proud of being a first-generation college grad? Grab the images below that identify you as first-gen!

Email Signatures:

Proud to support first-generation college students as an ally? Grab the image below.

Faculty Advisors Can Help:

The Struggles of First-Gen Students:

My First Year Experience:

• FAFSA information: Follow this link to go to K-State's Office of Student Financial Assistance webpage. There you will find videos from the Federal Student Aid YouTube page that cover how to fill out the FAFSA to what to do next. Check out all the important information about the FAFSA on this webpage.

• Scholarship and financial aid process: Follow this link to see a step-by-step guide on how to obtain aid, and keep the important dates in mind

I nstructions to fill out the FAFSA in Spanish, instrucciones para llenar el formulario de FAFSA en español:

Parent Testimonial:

Office of Admissions : learn about the admissions process and apply to become a Wildcat

Parents & Family Program: join a community of other parents and families, and stay connected to K-State

Being the "First" - Campus Voices: hear what K-State leaders think families of first-generation students need to know

Being the "First" - Voices of Support: watch stories of how parents and families have supported first-generation students at K-State

Parents Can Make a Difference:

A Mother's Perspective

Mothers Played a Role:

My First-Year Experience:

DREAMZone: The K-State DREAMZone was designed to provide support to undocumented and DACA-mented students that were born in various countries around the world and currently reside in the U.S., as well as those from mixed-status families (family members with different immigration statuses).

Office of Admissions : learn about the admissions process and apply to become a Wildcat

Our Programs: check out what we have to offer for first-gen students at K-State, and keep in mind the programs that have early applications

Scholar Services: learn about various scholarship programs active at K-State - some specifically for first-gen students

My First-Year Experience: