Resources

Access downloadable College Checklist (pdf)

First-generation Student College Checklist

• Apply for tutoring services through TRIO
  • Manhattan Campus: ksu.edu/ess/how-to-join
  • Salina Campus: salina.ksu.edu/academics/student-support-services
• Explore Education Abroad opportunities
  • ksu.edu/abroad
  • First-gen students have an opportunity to travel over Spring Break
• Consider Undergraduate Research
  • The Developing Scholars Program is for first-generation and historically underrepresented students to help drive their research

• Enroll in EDCEP 111: Foundations of College Student Success

  • Ask your advisor for help navigating KSIS and enrolling
• Check your KSU email often
  • This is how everyone on campus will contact you
  • The First-generation Student Center will send monthly newsletters
• Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
  • studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• Visit with a Powercat Financial Representative
  • Powercat Financial
• Join the K-State Scholarship Network (KSN)
  • ksu.edu/sfa/scholarships-aid/scholarships/ksn/
• Apply for the First-gen, Proud to be First Scholarship
  • Start thinking about your first-gen story. Check your email this August for more information.
• Explore Organizations/Clubs on Campus
  • orgcentral.ksu.edu/club_signup
• Visit the First-generation Student Center (FGSC)
  • We are located in Holtz Hall 101
• Follow us on Social Media to stay up-to-date on First-gen Events
  • Instagram: @KStateFGSC
  • Facebook: K-State First-gen
• Sign up for K-State Alerts
  • When you sign up, you can add up to 3 phone numbers and 3 email addresses to keep your family connected to the campus alert system.
• Get connected to other K-State families
  • Your family can connect to others through the Parents and Family Program

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

• 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

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

Head to the Teaching and Learning Center for teaching and classroom resources.

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

Faculty Advisors Can Help:

The Struggles of First-gen Students:

My First Year Experience:

• Advising First-generation Students (external link) : Resources gathered from NACADA related to first-generation students.
• Being the "First" : A narrative inquiry research project studying students and alumni in education.

• Office of Admissions : Learn about the admissions process and apply to become a Wildcat.
• Parents and Family Program : Join a community of other parents and families, and stay connected to K-State.

First-Gen Reflections | Parents Edition

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 first-gen students at K-State, and keep in mind the programs that have early applications.

My First Year Experience: