Resources for First-Generation College Students

Helpful SJSU Websites

• Academic Advising and Retention Services: http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/
• ASPIRE Program: http://www.sjsu.edu/aspire/
• Associated Students (Student Government): http://as.sjsu.edu/
• Career Center: http://careercenter.sjsu.edu/
• Cesar Chavez Community Action Center: http://as.sjsu.edu/cccac/index.jsp?val=cccac_overview
• Choosing a Major and/or Career: http://www.sjsu.edu/careercenter/students/explore-majors-careers/index.html
• Disability Resource Center: http://www.sjsu.edu/drc/
• Equal Opportunity Program (EOP): http://www.sjsu.edu/eop/
• Financial Aid: http://www.sjsu.edu/faso/
• Health Center: http://www.sjsu.edu/studenthealth/
• McNair Scholars Program
• MOSAIC Cross-Cultural Center: http://www.sjsu.edu/mosaic/
• Peer Connections: http://peerconnections.sjsu.edu/
• Registrar’s Office, Forms: http://www.sjsu.edu/registrar/forms/
• Student Organizations: Get Involved!: http://www.sjsu.edu/getinvolved/studentorgs/
• Writing Center: http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/

Helpful Websites Outside of SJSU

• API Connect: http://uhs.berkeley.edu/apiconnect/
• First Generation Documentary: http://www.firstgenerationfilm.com/
• First Generation Story Project at CSU Fresno: http://firstgeneration.csufresno.edu/
• IRBinfo: Federal Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Information: http://ibrinfo.org/what.vp.html
• Student Loan Borrower Assistance: http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/
• StudentMentor.org: www.studentmentor.org
• Zoomz: Community for First-Generation College Students and First-Generation Heroes:http://www.zoomz.net/page/first-generation-heroes