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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Which higher education optionsmake the most sense for me?
A widerangeof post secondary optionsexist today,fromtypesof schools(public,private, non profit,andfor profit schools)totypesof programs(targetedcertificateprograms, two year Associatedegreeprograms,four year programs, apprenticeships,specialized training,and others)
Studentscanmixonlineand classroomlearning,or takeall their coursesonline
Givenall theseoptions,it isimportant tofigureout what?simportant toyou.
Thequestionsbelow mayhelpyounarrow downyour post secondary options.
What to Consider When Choosing a College or Training Program?
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Doyouprefertoliveinornearyourcurrent community?
Doyouprefertoliveoncampusorcommutetocampus?
Doyouplantoworkwhileyoupursueapost secondarydegree?
Doyouneedaflexibleclassschedule?
- Areyouinterestedinpursuingaspecificoccupationorageneralliberalartsdegree?
- Doyouprefertoattendalargeorsmallpostsecondaryinstitution?
- Areyouinterestedinstudyingabroad?
- Isit importanttoparticipateinstudent groupsandextracurricularactivities?
Howdoyourfinancialaidoptions(e.g.,Federalgrantsandloans,scholarships)comparetothecost oftuitionat post secondaryinstitutionsyouareconsidering?
- Isthereaparticularprogramormajoryouareinterestedinstudying?Ifso,dothepost secondary institutionsyouareconsideringofferthisprogramormajor?
- Ifyouareinterestedinaparticularcareer,dothepost secondaryinstitutionsyouareconsidering offerprogramsanddegreesthat meettheeducationalrequirementsforthatcareer?
What do I need to know when applying for post secondary education? Every collegehasitsown applicationrequirements
- Different programswithinthesameschool mayeven havedifferent requirements
Learnexactlywhat aschool requiresby visitingitswebsiteor checkingwithitsadmissions office.
Many schoolschargeanapplicationfee.However,schoolsoftenoffer anapplicationfee waiver toeligiblestudents
Alwayscheck withtheschool todetermineif thisfeecanbewaivedfor you
Start preparingwell beforetheapplicationdeadlineandmakesuretocheck and double-check everythingbeforeyousubmit it
STUDENT RESOURCES
Contacts | Services/Departments/Academic Support on Montana College Campuses
Universit y of Mont ana/ Missoula College | Aber Hall 3rd Floor | (406) 243 5032
TRIO Student Success Services Program | erin shaw@mso umt edu
Mont ana St at e Universit y/ Gallat in College | 314 Reid Hall | 406 994 7455
TRIO Student Success Services ? tutoring, advising, engagement, financial aid
Flat head Valley Com m unit y College | Learning Resource Cent er St udent Lounge (LRC) , 102 | 406 756 3880
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Miles Cit y Com m unit y College | The Learning Cent er, Room 208| 406 874 6152 Ferris, Dolly, Financial Aid Specialist (406) 874 6208 | FerrisD@milescc.edu
Daw son Com m unit y College | Daw son Prom ise Program | 406 377 3061
Daneen Peterson | dpeterson@dawson edu Helena College UM | Donaldson 139 | 406 447 6956
TRIO Student Success Services ? tutoring, advising, engagement, financial aid Ann Wilcockson, Director
Mont ana St at e Universit y, Nort hern | Cow an Hall, 211 | 406 265 3783 | sss@m sun edu
TRIO Student Success Services Director of Student Support Services Carmen Lunak | carmen lunak@msun edu| 406 265 3520 Universit y of Mont ana West ern | Main Hall 215 | 406 683 7332
TRIO Student Success Services ? tutoring, advising, engagement, financial aid
Rob Micken, Director
Mont ana St at e Universit y Billings | Library, 141 | 406 657 2162 TRIO SSS@m subillings edu
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Cit y College | Tech Building A021| 406 247 3051
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Great Falls College MSU | Academ ic Success Cent er| 406 771 5121
Financial Aid 406 771 4334
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Carroll College | Saint s Success Cent er,Borrom eo Hall 102 | 406 447 5434 Annette Walstad, Director
Rocky Mount ain College | Fort in Educat ion Cent er | 406 657 1070
TRIO Services for Academic Success ? tutoring, advising, engagement, financial aid
Universit y of Providence | 406 791 5915
TRIO Student Success Services ?tutoring, advising, engagement, financial aid Carilyn Voorhies,Director ocarilyn voorhies@uprovidence edu
Mont ana Tech/ Highlands College | Healt h Sciences Building, 203 | 406 496 4696
TRIO Student Success Services ?tutoring, advising, engagement, financial aid Theresa Rader, Director
Aaniiih Nakoda College | Success Cent er, Nakoda Hall | 406 353 3937
Blackfeet Com m unit y College | Academ ic Enrichm ent Services, Main Building | 406 338 5421
St one Child College | St udent Services | 406 395 4875
Chief Dull Knife College | St udent Services
Program , Main Hallw ay | 406 477 6215
Salish Koot enai College | St udent Success Office, 108 | 406 275 4868
Director / Success Coach Kim Barber | kimberly barber@skc edu
Fort Peck Com m unit y College | St udent Success Services | 406 768 6343
TRIO Student Success Services ?tutoring, advising, engagement, financial aid David James, Director
Lit t le Big Horn College | Academ ic Success Services | 406 638 3104
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Theobjectiveof Montana?sStatewideLongitudinal DataSystem,GEMS,istopromoteandprovideasustainable systemtothepublic,stakeholders,leadersand researchersequippingdecision makingproceduresand evidence basedpracticestoimprovestudent outcomes GEMSandthesupport providedthrough GEMS(1) enhancestheMontanaOPI?sability toefficiently andaccurately manage,analyzeanduseeducationdata,(2) guidesdistricts,schoolsandeducatorstomakedata informeddecisionstoimprovestudent learningand outcomes,(3)supportsresearchtoincreasestudent achievement and closeachievement gaps,and(4)educates thepublicof thetrendsand patternssurroundingthesuccessof Montana?sstudents GEMSutilizesinteractive datavisualizationsandaccessibledatareportstorepresent theaccuratedatastoriesfor Montana?sschoolsand studentsover time ThedataandtoolsprovidedinGEMSarefurther supportedwiththedevelopment of training materialsandresourcestoensurethepublic,stakeholders,andleadershavethefoundational knowledgeto utilizethedata informingpotential of GEMS.
GEMSequipsschool teams withdatatosupport thework they arealready doingto helptheir studentsfind successintheir school.
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Our advice is most relevant to counselors and school teams rather than students directly Access to reliable data can equip school teams with the tools for data informed decision making, ultimately supporting efforts to close gaps in graduation and achievement for Montana students Counselorsandschool team membersshouldask us:How wouldtheEarlyWarningSystem helpourschoolsupportstudents whoareatriskofdroppingout? MISSION: Students
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Reach Higher Montana & Youth Apprenticeship Servicesoffered: College & Career Exploration, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Resourcesfor Parents, Counselors, and Students (406) 422 1275 In fo@ReachH i gher M on tan a or g 7 W est 6th Aven ue Sui te 615 H el en a, M T 59601 w w w ReachH i gher M on tan a or g ReachHigher Montanaisanonprofit organizationheadquartered inHelenaandworkingthroughout Montana tohelpstudentsachievepersonal successineducation,career,andlife Inadditiontoscholarshipsfor students andeducators ReachHigher Montanaprovidesoutreachservicestostudentsandparents,anddeliversa number of impactful programsservingMontanastudents Tolearnmore,visit our website, www.ReachHigherMontana.org,or follow usonFacebook and Instagram. MISSION: PO Box 5209 H el en a, M T 59604 Reach Higher Mont ana helps st udent s st rat egically pursue educat ional opport unit ies Got dream s? Take your shot , and w e can help! We help Mont ana st udent s m ake plans for life aft er high school, including w ork based learning, college, or t he w orkforce? and m any opt ions in bet w een We have experienced, know ledgeable, and friendly t eam of out reach advisors w orking t hroughout Mont ana t o support st udent s, parent s, and educat ors Resources Student Support Services Scholarship & Financial Aid College & Career Exploration Youth Apprenticeship Youth In Foster Care Vi si t us on l i n e @ w w w ReachH i gher M on tan a or g ReachHigherMont ana org has t he inform at ion, t ools, and resources t o help st udent s plan t heir fut ures and prepare for life aft er high school Our helpful w ebsit e includes videos and guides, a direct ory of Mont ana scholarships, and m uch m ore. Follow us on Social Media for advice, event s, new s, and scholarship opport unit ies
American Indian College Fund ((303) 426 8900 schol ar shi ps@col l egefun d or g 8333 Gr een w ood Bl vd # 120 Den ver , CO 8022 https://col l egefun d or g Servicesoffered: College & Career Exploration, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Resourcesfor Parents, Counselors, and Students For morethan30 years,theAmericanIndianCollegeFundhasbeencommittedtotransparency and accountability whileservingour students,tribal colleges,and communities Weconsistently receivetopratings fromindependent charity evaluators. TheAmericanIndianCollegeFundsupportsNativecommunitiesthroughscholarshipsfor Nativestudentsand programfundingfor tribal collegesanduniversities TheCollegeFundadvancesstrategiesthat createlastingand sustainablechange,andthat support cultural revitalization,toensureNativecommunitiesthrivenow andinto thefuture Students should ask us: How doI findcollege andcareer readiness resources, scholarship information, andmore infoonTribal Collegesand Universities? MISSION: We?re here to help you prepare for college, and be successful when you arrive Check out all of our student tips and resources to, no matter your path at https://collegefund org The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities. -from a staff member The College Fund and its supporters uphold the promise and importance of educational success for Native people and all of our futures. - from a staff member " " Resources " A D V I CE CO L U M N about : " College Exploration Career Exploration Financial Aid Scholarships Resources for Parents Resources for Counselors Resources for Students & More! Vi si t us on l i n e @ w w w col l egefun d or g
Montana Department Of Labor Career Lab (406) 461 7994 m ar yel l en ear n har dt@m t gov 1315 Lock ey Aven ue PO BOX 1728 H el en a, M T 59601 l m i m t gov/car eer / Servicesoffered: College & Career Exploration, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Resourcesfor Parents, Counselors, and Students MontanaCareer Labismorethanaresourcetoaidincareer planning Thewebsitefeaturesa collectionof resourcesincludingpublications,videos,activities,and onlineinformationtohelpmake informed decisionsabout your future ThisincludestheMontanaCareer InformationSystem(MCIS), anall in onecareer planningsystemthat letsuserssearchfor andsavedetailedinformationon occupations,programsof study,scholarships,andself assessments Our publicationswalk users througheachstepof career planning,fromexploringself interest,work values,skills,topreparingfor ajobinterview Always be open to learn about new opportunities in challenging yourself You are constantly shaping who you are. Be prepared to face obstacles and use these experiences to help mold the person you are becoming Never be afraid to seek out help from others. YOU hold the key to your future! Weareheretohelpyounavigateyour career path Pleasedonot hesitateinaskingusfor help Studentsshouldask us:How canI set upaportfoliosoI canusetheMCIS? MISSION: I wished that I had the opportunity to learn more about the various occupations that were available to me when I was in school. The students today are lucky to have the MCIS. from a staff member The Career Lab and the MCIS is one the most amazing resources that the state offers for students and educators and it is FREE - from a staff member MCISisa phenomenal resourceavailablewithout cost to school counselors, students, and K-12 educatorsto assist in developmentallyappropriatecareer exploration. It is engaging, fun and informative Weare so fortunateto have thissystem availablein Montana. It islikediscovering buried treasure! - from Renee Schoening, ED of MSCA Resources FINANCIAL AID: OTHER: A D V I CE CO L U M N Financial Literacy MCISResources Publications Welcome Video about : CIS360 Access " " " " " " Vi si t us on l i n e @ l m i m t gov/car eer
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Servicesoffered: College & Career Exploration, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Resourcesfor Parents, Counselors, and Students
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WHERE: bigfuture org What is BigFuture?
BigFuture® is a free, comprehensive set of digital resources that helps all students take a productive first step after high school. With feedback from students, insights from professionals, and over 100 years of College Board expertise, the BigFuture
personalized dashboard simplifies a complex process into key actions across three categories: Plan for College, Pay for College and Explore Careers
New to BigFuture: Career Search
Students connect their interests and skills to over 1,000 career profiles across a variety of education levels. They can view job requirements, projected salaries, and growth potential.
Win BigFuture Scholarships just for planning for life after high school
Congratulations to Grayson Butler, ?Build Your College List?winner from Whitefish High School in Montana! Pictured below.
You could be our next winner!
Juniors and seniors who complete steps on their dashboard earn entries for monthly scholarship drawings that award nearly $3 million each year.Visit BigFuture org to learn more
Contact Rachel Dixon rdixon@collegeboard org 213 416 2136 www BigFuture org
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FIRSTGENERATION
Facts & Numbers
FactsAbout First GenerationStudents
- Today,1 in3 undergraduates-nearly5M students-identifyas first-generation.
Comparedtolegacystudent peers,first-genstudents:
- Havefewerfinancialresources($41kmedianparentalincomevs. $90k).
- Pursuecollege-leveleducationat lowerrates(72%vs.93%).
- Attainfour-yeardegreesat lowerrates(20%vs.49%).
- Mediancareerearningsofanon-collegegraduateare$1M less thanacollegegraduate.
First-genstudentpopulationwillcontinuetogrowrapidlyinthe comingyears,asthepipelineoffirst-timeundergraduatesisheavily weightedwithfirst-genstudents.
Addressingfirst-generationsuccesshasinter-generationalimpact, assuccessfulcollegecompletionisasignificant predictorofeducation, workforce,andlifesuccessforthefamiliesofgraduates. (1)
Am I a first generation student? A FIRST GENERATION STUDENT INDICATESTHAT A STUDENTSPARENTSDO NOT HAVEA BACHELOR?S DEGREE
How many Montana studentsare first generation?
- APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF MONTANA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSAREFIRST-GENERATION.
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- First GenerationStudent Success
- AffordableColleges-!st GenerationSupport
- ReachHigher Montana
- I 'M First
I?m First! was created in 2013 to provide students who lack a family history of higher education with inspiration, information, and support on the road to and through college. I?m First! is an initiative of UStrive? a national nonprofit that also runsan online college and career mentoring program by the same name.
- First intheFamily
Based in Providence, R.I., What KidsCan Do (WKCD) isa national nonprofit founded in 2001 byan educator and journalist with more than 70 years?combined experience supportingadolescent learningin and out of school. Although our work spans many fields, we have a deep commitment to college access and success for low-incomestudents.
ASPIRE
Our Mission
ASPIRE, Inc?s mission is to increase the educational and success opportunities for low-income and first generation college studentsthrough advocacy, professional development, and legislativeawareness.
RiseFirst OVER1,200 CURATED RESOURCESTO ENABLEFIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOMESUCCESS
Student Training& EducationinPublicService Online1st GenerationGuide CollegeAdvisor
9 tipsfor first generationcollegestudents Advicefor first generationandlow incomecollegestudents
- Among studentswho graduated with a bachelor?s degree in academic year 2015?16, 42%were first-generation college graduates, and 58%were continuing generation college graduates. (2) -
- 46%of first-generation college graduatesand 65%of continuing-generation college graduates had participated in an extracurricular club when they were undergraduate students. (3)
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Many school s, incl uding Montana col l eges, have specific first-generation schol arships. Make sure to ask the col l ege reps if their school has one.
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1 https://firstgen naspa org/
2 RTI International (2021)
First generation College Graduates: Race/Ethnicity,Age, and Use of Career Planning Services Washington, DC: NASPA Retrieved from Fact Sheet
3 RTI International (2021)
First generation College Graduates? Participation in Extracurricular and Co curricular Activities as Undergraduate Students Washington, DC: NASPA Retrieved from Fact Sheet
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- MontanaDepartment of Health andHumanServices?Child andFamily ServicesDivision - Bureauof IndianAffairs?Divisionof HumanServices - National IndianChild WelfareAssociation - Disability RightsMontana - TRIO ProgramsDatabase - ReachHigher Montana - Apply Montana- MUS
Montana Sources MontanaCommunity Foundation MTOfficeof PublicInstruction MUSMTTalent Search MUSGrantsandScholarships Outside Sources FAFSA Prudential Spirit of Community Award TheJack Kent CookeFoundation TheHoratioAlger Association CollegeBoard BigFuture ScholarshipAmerica GatesMillenniumScholarsProgram Thegoal of theGMSprogramistopromoteacademicexcellenceandto provideanopportunityfor outstandingminority studentswithsignificant financial needto reachtheir highest potential. - Dell Scholars - 1st GenerationScholarships.- ScholarshipInstitute - 1st GenerationScholarships- EducationLoanFinance - 40-1st GenerationScholarships- Great ValueColleges
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HOMELESS
Facts & Numbers
FactsAbout HomelessStudents
Higher Education for HomelessStudents
- Attendingcollegemay feel completely out of reachtostudents whoarestrugglingtocompletehighschool without apermanent roof over their heads,but many aren? t awareof theresourcesand support programsavailabletohelpthemget intocollege,find housing,haveaccesstofood,andsecuretransportation. Programsfor College BoundHomelessStudents
Programsareavailabletohelphighschool studentspreparefor post secondary educationsandget aheadoncethey reach college.Whilesomeprogramsareorganizedviathefederal government,othersaremanagedby individual statesor nonprofits (1)
AccordingtotheFreeApplicationfor Federal Student Aid(FAFSA), therearecurrently 58,000 studentsattendingcollegewhoidentify as homeless,a75%increaseover thelast threeyears (2)
Subgroups of Homeless Children/Youth
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of homeless children/youth enrolled in public schools who are: Subgroup
SY 2017 2018 SY 2018 2019 SY 2019 2020 Migratory children/youth 16 30 45 Unaccompanied homeless youth 683 720 651 Children with disabilities (IDEA) 852 875 942 Limited English Proficient (LEP) students 303 355 366 Note: These subgroups are not mutually exclusive It is possible for homeless students to be counted in more than one subgroup (3) 1 HomelessStudentsand Education 2 Center for OnlineEducation 3 NCHE CREDITS
WEBSITES & RESOURCES
Housing Assistance
HUD Exchange
MontanaRescueMission
Meal Assistance
SNAPAssistance
MontanaKitchens
SwipeHunger
Other Resources
MT OPI Educationfor HomelessChildren& Youth Program
YouthHomelessnessDemonstrationProgram
National AlliancetoEndHomelessness
Student Training& EducationinPublicService
CollegeHelpfor HomelessStudents
Tipsfor HelpingHomelessYouthSucceedinCollege
HomelessYouthAndCollege
I Want ToGo ToCollege:Now What?By theUSDepartment of Education
AccesstoHigher Educationfor StudentsExperiencingHomelessness Quest Bridge
QuestBridgeisapowerful platformthat connectsthenation'sbrightest studentsfromlow incomebackgroundswithleading institutionsof higher educationandfurther opportunities
GetMyFuture
TheNational Associationfor theEducationof HomelessChildrenandYouth(NAEHCY)
According to a recent report by Chegg org and Swipe Out Hunger, nearly one third (29%) of college students have missed a meal at least once a week since the beginning of the pandemic? and community food pantries have helped During the pandemic, more than half of all students (52%) use off campus food banks and 30% use them once or more (1)
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1 https://www swipehunger org/cufba/ CREDITS
Other Montana Community Resources
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MontanaDepartment of HealthandHumanServices?Child andFamily ServicesDivision
MontanaChafeeFoster CareIndependenceProgram
Bureauof IndianAffairs?Divisionof HumanServices
National IndianChildWelfareAssociation
NCHE Foster Care
DisabilityRightsMontana
TRIO ProgramsDatabase
ReachHigher Montana
SAMHSA MontanaHomelessStudents
MontanaResourceMap
HealthCoveragefor HomelessandAt Risk Youth
Scholarships & Financial Services
Montana Sources
MontanaCommunity Foundation
ReachHigher MontanaETV Program
HopaMountain
MTOfficeof PublicInstruction
MUSMTTalent Search
MUSGrantsandScholarships
Outside Sources
FAFSA
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
HomelessStudent Scholarships
Foster CareGrants/Scholarships
TheJack Kent CookeFoundation
TheHoratioAlger Association
CollegeBoard BigFuture
ScholarshipAmerica
Money Geek
GatesMillenniumScholarsProgram
Thegoal of theGMSprogramistopromoteacademicexcellenceandto provideanopportunityfor outstandingminority studentswithsignificant financial needto reachtheir highest potential
- Dell Scholars
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STUDENT RESOURCES FOSTERCARE
Facts & Numbers
FactsAbout FosterCare
Onany givenday,therearenearly 437,000 childrenin foster careintheUnitedStates
- In2018,nearly 690,000 childrenspent timein U.S. foster care.
Onaverage,childrenremaininstatecarefor nearly two yearsandsixpercent of children infoster carehavelanguished therefor fiveor moreyears.
- Despitethecommonperceptionthat the majority of childreninfoster carearevery young,theaverageageof kidsenteringcare is8
- In2018,onethirdof childrenenteringU.S. foster carewereyoungpeopleof color. Whilemost childreninfoster carelivein family settings,asubstantial minority ? 10 percent ? liveininstitutions or group homes.
In2018,morethan71,000 children?whose mothers?and fathers?parental rightshad beenlegally terminated?werewaitingtobe adopted.
- In2018,morethan17,000 youngpeopleaged out of foster carewithout permanent families.Researchhasshownthat thosewho leavecarewithout beinglinked toforever familieshaveahigher likelihood thanyouthin thegeneral populationtoexperience
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WEBSITES & RESOURCES
- Montana Students in Foster Care- Toolkit
- Montana Students in Foster Care - Brochure
Montana BID Participants
Montana Child & Family Services Regional Contact Map
2020 2021 Montana School Foster Care Points of Contact
- Foster Care Workflow Chart
Foster Care & Education Presentation 101
U S Department of Education Students in Foster Care
Foster Care Transition Toolkit ? By U.S. Department of Education
- Foster Care to College
Montana: Education and Training Voucher Program
Montana Foster Parents Keeping Children Safe and Families Strong
Foster Care Transition Toolkit ? By Foster Club
- Foster Care to Success
NATIONAL FOSTERYOUTH INSTITUTE
Permanency Pact Tool by Foster Club | What?s a Permanency Pact?A pledge by a supportive adult to provide specific supports to a young person in foster care with a goal of establishing a lifelong, kin like relationship
Things People Never Told Me Toolkit ? By Pathways & Portland State University |
When you start living on your own from foster care, there are some things in life that people seem to forget to tell you about
TRIO | TRIO Programs serve and assist low income individuals, first generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to higher education programs. Student Support Services (SSS) is a campus based TRIO program that may provide specific services, mentoring, and housing for youth in or aging out of the foster care system
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Other Montana Community Resources
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MontanaLinkingSystemsof Care
MontanaDepartment of HealthandHuman Services?ChildandFamily ServicesDivision
- MontanaChafeeFoster CareIndependence Program
Bureauof IndianAffairs?Divisionof Human Services
National IndianChildWelfareAssociation
NCHE Foster Care
- Disability RightsMontana ParentingMontana
Scholarships & Financial Services
Montana Sources
Montana Community Foundation
- Reach Higher Montana Database
Reach Higher Montana ETVProgram Hopa Mountain
- MT Office of Public Instruction
MUSMT Talent Search
MUSGrants and Scholarships
Outside Sources
- Foster Care Alumni of America
- CollegeScholarships org
Helping Foster Children
FAFSA
Foster Learn How to complete the FAFSA Prudential Spirit of Community Award Foster Care to Success
Tuition Waivers by State Seita Scholars Program
The Sullivan Deckard Scholarship Opportunity Program
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Facts & Numbers
LGBTQ STUDENTSIN HIGHEREDUCATION
Whileover 200 LGBTQ centersexist oncollege campusesacrossthecountry,thereislimiteddata about LGBTQ studentsinhigher education.Existing researchshowsthat LGBTQ studentsfacechallenges asearly ashighschool that factor into their college enrollment andexperiences Infact,datahasshown that nearly 10%of LGBTQ studentswhoexperienced frequent verbal harassment didn? t plantoattend collegeafter highschool
ENROLLMENT
In2018,theAssociationof AmericanUniversities foundthat out of asampleof morethan180,000 undergraduateandgraduatestudents,nearly 17% identifiedasgay,lesbian,bisexual,asexual,queer,or questioning.
InthesameAAU survey,1 7%of undergraduateand graduatestudentsidentified their gender as transgender,non binary,or questioning.
- Thirteenpercent of self-identifiedmembersof the LGBTcommunity age25 or older haveearneda graduatedegree,comparedto14%of non LGBT members.
Gaymenweretwiceaslikely toobtainabachelor?s degreeincomparisontolesbianwomenin2015. Seventy four percent of LGBTQ+collegestudents reportedstrugglingwiththeir mental healthduring theCOVID 19 pandemic,comparedto64%of heterosexual students.
- Sixty-ninepercent of LGBTQ+collegestudents reportedfeelingsof lonelinessor isolationduringthe COVID 19 pandemic,comparedto59%of heterosexual students.
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WEBSITES & RESOURCES
LGBTCenters
CenterLink isaninternational nonprofit organizationand member basedassociationof LGBTQ centersandother LGBTQ organizationsservingtheir local andregional communities - NCTE
TheNational Center for Transgender Equality advocatestochange policiesandsociety toincreaseunderstandingandacceptanceof transgender people.Inthenation?scapital andthroughout thecountry, NCTEworkstoreplacedisrespect,discrimination,andviolencewith empathy,opportunity,andjustice
CampusPride
CampusPriderepresentstheleadingnational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizationfor student leadersandcampusgroupsworkingtocreate asafer collegeenvironment for LGBTQ students
UPromise Family AcceptanceProject GLAAD
TransYouthEquality Foundation College101:A GuidetoNavigatingCollegefor transstudents CreatingMoreWelcomingEnvironmentsFor LGBTQ+Teens AndCollegeStudents
Scholarships & Financial Services
Montana Sources
TheMontanaCommunity Foundation
WatsonChildren'sShelter Scholarship
YouthServeMontanaScholarship
MontanaUniversity SystemScholarships
MontanaGear Up
MontanaEducational Talent Search(ETS)
MTOfficeof PublicInstruction
Outside Sources
CollegeScorecard
FreeApplicationfor Federal Student Aid
FAFSA ApplicationGuide
SchoolHouseConnectionScholarship
HoratioAlger Scholarships
LeTendreEducationFundScholarship
Jack Kent CookeFoundationScholarshipPrograms
Quest Bridge
PrideFoundation
Point Foundation
CampusPride
STUDENT RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH
Resources for Students
College Forward is a nationally recognized, near peer coaching organization that pairs recent college graduates with students to empower them to achieve their post secondary goals Our students are 2 5 times more likely to graduate than their unsupported peers Since 2003, College Forward has grown from a local college access program to become a national leader in the higher education nonprofit industry
The Trevor Project is an LGBTQ specific mental health organization for students
According to the Center for Online Education, up to 75 percent of college students with possible mental health issues do not seek help for what ails them This resource is meant to provide college students and young people with quality information on maintaining good mental health and identifying mental health issues
Creating hope out of tragedy
Active Minds was founded by Alison Malmon when she was a junior at the University of Pennsylvania following the suicide of her older brother, and only sibling, Brian. Active Minds is the nation?s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults.
The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation?s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today? and tomorrow
Helpful Art icles
List of Free or Low Cost Mental Health Resources for Students
Supporting Mental Health in College Students On & Off Campus
