Find resources to help you navigate higher education and early adulthood. Being in college or looking for professional development opportunities is difficult and many of us are first-gen or face other challenges and barriers. These resources are compiled by current students & recent college grads to aid you on the way to completion. Check back regularly as these will be updated and stay connected!
High school & First Year Students
We have resources to help you take that first step and make a successful transition to college.
Paying For College
Learn more about the financial aid process, loans, basic needs and scholarships for college. We have a section curated for undocumented and CA Dream Act students.
College Success
Resources curated to help you persist and succeed while you are in college.
Mental Health & Self Care
Explore the resources on this page to help you have a successful and healthy college experience.
Career and Early Adulthood
Jumpstart your career and life after college with information that will prepare you for that next big chapter in your life.
This Women's History Month, join @gotocollegeca and @latinagradguide as we highlight the achievements we’ve made as women in academia and share valuable insights for a successful educational journey. #gotocollegeca #giveaway #educatedlatina #latinxgrad #firstgenstudent
We’re excited to share these upcoming scholarships with students residing in the North region of CA! Add these upcoming deadlines to your calendar, best of luck everyone 💸💻️ Find individual links to each scholarship by visiting the link in our bio #Scholarships #StudentsCAN #CollegeStudents #FinancialAid #FreeMoney #CACollegeCommunity
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Meet Elsie Martinez, @academicgirlelsie ! Having earned her masters in Counseling in 2022, Elsie now dedicates herself to being a full time high school counselor. Her page serves as a community forum, allowing other Latinas in graduate school or those interested in pursuing grad school to stay connected online. Graduate school can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be! Follow @academicgirlelsie to stay connected! #WomenMakingHistory #LatinasinHigherEd #WomensHistoryMonth #CACollegeCommunity #AcademicSuccess #StudentsCAN
Happy International Women's Month! 🌸✨ We're celebrating by giving away a bundle of goodies that every college student needs - a tumblr, tote bag, stickers, and pins! 💖 Enter now for your chance to win and show off your #girlpower on campus! 💪🏼#womenempowerment #giveaway #college #students #collegelife
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The CA Dream Act Service Incentive Grant is still awarding CADAA students for their volunteer or community service!‼️Weekly we are providing a list of orgs. you can volunteer with so stay tuned! Let us know if you plan on volunteering!
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