Resource List

Fortunately, there are plenty of resources, generous nonprofits, and information available for students trying to figure out how to go to college (and pay for it). Here are some places to start:

For All Students:

• StudentAid.gov

• College Board

• CommonApp

• College Promise

• Apprenticeship.gov

• Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

• CareerOneStop.org

• Student Loan Calculator

Resources for Disadvantaged, Low-Income, or First-Generation College Students:

• Upward Bound

• QuestBridge

• First in the Family.org 

• I’m First.org

Resources for Native American Students:

• American Indian College Fund 

• American Indian Higher Education Consortium

• College Horizons

• Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)

• Native Forward Scholars Fund

Resources for Black Students:

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

• Thurgood Marshall College Fund

• United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

• National Urban League 

• National Pan-Hellenic Council

Resources for Asian Students:

• Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholars Program

• U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation

Resources for Hispanic Students:

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 

• Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• MALDEF Scholarship Guide

Resources for Religious Students: 

• Hillel International 

• Muslim Students Association

• Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

Resources for Women:

• American Association of University Women

• Women’s College Coalition

Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students:

• CampusPride.org

• Point Foundation

Resources for Veteran and Military Students:

• Student Veterans of America

• DANTES

• VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC)

• Pathways Internship Program

• American Council on Education Military Guide

• Veterans Administration

Resources for Students with Disabilities:

• National Center for College Students with Disabilities

• Campus Disability Resource Database

• Learning Disabilities Association of America

• DO-IT Center

• The Diabetes Link

• Association of Recovery in Higher Education

• Higher Education Mental Health Alliance

• Active Minds

• American College Health Association

• College Autism Network

• National Association of Blind Students

• National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes

• ADA National Network

Resources for Undocumented Students:

• The Dream.us

• United We Dream.org

• Golden Door Scholars.org

• Undocumented Student FAQs from CollegeBoard

• CollegeBoard Depository of Resources for Undocumented Students

Resources for International Students:

• International Student Organization

• eduPASS

Affording college can be a difficult undertaking that is made easier by connecting with other students, role models, and communities of support above. If you have suggestions on resources to add to this list, feel free to reach out to debtfreecollegedegree@gmail.com.