College Resources

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. 

We know there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety floating around right now, but with your ideas and perspective you can help us make a difference and fight for equity in the next two years. @socalcan centers and leads with student voices. By taking this SHORT STUDENT SURVEY you will help us identify what barriers students face in higher-education and what are the most pressing issues that need to be addressed through policy & advocacy. ⁠

You MUST be a current student in a California college or university (CCC, CSU, UC or private) or have graduated in the year 2022 or after to take this survey. Everyone who is eligible and submits a survey before it closes on November 6th will be entered to a raffle for a chance to win one of multiple $50 gift cards. ⁠

Click the link in bio to learn more and to take the survey or visit bit.ly/24psurvey ⁠

#Advocacy #PolicyAgenda #TogetherWeCAN #SoCalCAN
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That feeling when you and your best friends just voted! 🎉🗳️✨
Today is Election Day! Remember you can drop off your completed mail ballot at a Ballot Box or a participating Vote Center. If you were not able to register by the deadline you can still vote! Same-Day Voting is available at select locations.

Esa sensación cuando tú y tus mejores amigos acaban de votar! 🎉🗳️✨

¡Hoy es el día de las elecciones! Recuerde que puede dejar su boleta por correo en un Buzón de Entrega de Boleta Electoral
o en un Centro de Votación participante. Si no pudiste registrarte antes de la fecha límite, ¡aún puedes votar! La Votación El Mismo Día está disponible en ubicaciones selectas.

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Do you know what makes people powerful? Voting! 🗳️✨ Tomorrow is Election Day. Let’s make our voices heard and take action together! 💪🎉
For more voter information, click the link in our bio. 🔗

¿Sabes qué hace a las personas poderosas? ¡Votar! 🗳️✨Mañana es el Día de Elección. ¡Hagamos oír nuestras voces y actuemos juntos! 💪🎉

Para más información sobre votación, haz clic en el enlace en nuestra biografía. 🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Early in-person voting started on October 26th! Over 4 million Californians have already cast their vote. Get ready to make your voice count! 🙌🗳️💥

For more on early voting and Vote-by-Mail Ballot drop-off locations click the link in our bio 🔗

La votación anticipada en persona comienza mañana, 26 de octubre. Más de 4 millones de Californianos ya han enviado su voto.¡Prepárate para hacer oír tu voz! 🙌🗳️💥

Para más información sobre lugares para la votación temprana y la entrega de boletas de voto por correo haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Do you know what’s spooky? Not voting on November 5th! 🎃🗳️😱 The election is less than a week away. Make sure you go out and vote! 🗳️✨💪

Find early voting and Vote-by-Mail Ballot drop-off locations in the link in our bio. 🔗

¿Sabes qué es escalofriante? ¡No votar el 5 de Noviembre! 🎃🗳️😱 La elección es en menos de una semana. ¡Asegúrate de salir y votar! 🗳️✨💪

Encuentre lugares para la votación temprana y la entrega de boletas de voto por correo en el enlace de nuestra biografía.🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Catherine, a recent Santee Education Complex grad and future San Francisco State student, believes every vote counts and can shape our future. Stand up, speak out, and make a difference! 🗳️💪 Together, we can make a change!
Catherine, una reciente graduada del Santee Education Complex y futura estudiante de San Francisco State, cree que cada voto cuenta y puede moldear nuestro futuro. ¡Levántate, habla y marca la diferencia! 🗳️💪 ¡Juntos podemos hacer un cambio!

#SELAVotes #SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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