Resources
Explore the tabs below to find helpful resources supporting first-generation students.
Current Students
Ask Willie: submit any questions you have and a staff member will respond
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
Housing and Dining Services: information about on-campus living
K-State 360: document activities outside of the classroom, and earn a first-gen badge by engaging with peers in professional development opportunities
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
University Success Center: visit Holton Hall and get connected with student services and resources
University Success Center: visit Holton Hall and get connected with student services and resources
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
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Faculty & Staff
Faculty Development Workshops: check back later for the Fall 2020 schedule!
Become a First-Gen Mentor: sign-up as a first-gen faculty or staff to mentor a first-gen student
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
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First-gen Grad Identifier Card: Coming soon!
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First-gen Ally: Coming soon!
Faculty Advisors Can Help:
The Struggles of First-Gen Students:
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Parents & Families
Parent Testimonial:
Office of Admissions: learn about the admissions process and apply to become a Wildcat
Parents & Family Association: 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:
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Prospective Students
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
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