Post Secondary Options

Please see our "Post Secondary Options" page under the "Senior" tab to find out more about career aptitude, DC job training programs, workforce development programs, vocational training, and more.

Current College Student- Scholarship List

Scholarships that current college students are eligible to apply for

Getting Help in College

Physical Health

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Physical health includes viruses, the common cold, fevers, the flu (get a free flu shot at most pharmacies!), allergies, broken bones, etc. Most physical health needs in college will revolve around getting materials to feel better like medicine. In more serious cases, you may need to see a doctor or go to the hospital. 

Check your campus resources (school website, Office of Student Life)

Explore your college's website to find out if your school has a health clinic, a nurse, EMTs, etc.

Check your community's resources (search online using your location)

Does the place where you live have a hospital? An urgent care? A pharmacy?

What transportation do you need to get off campus?

Check with your family (family medical history, health insurance)

Are there certain documents you need from your family? 

Do you have important medical history that you need to share? 

Do you have health insurance? If so, what kind? And where will accept it?

Mental Health 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Mental health includes homesickness, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. See the image below for information from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).  

Discrimination

Read "Coping with Racism and Discrimination" in order to "define race-related stress and the impact it can have on the academic and social success of students of color," as well as to learn "tips on how to effectively cope with race-related stress and maximize one’s academic potential."

Sexual Assault and Harassment

"Among undergraduate students, 23.1% of females and 5.4% of males experience rape and sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation." (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network or RAINN) 

Check out RAINN's "Safety for Students" page which includes prevention, and "Steps You Can Take After Sexual Assault" page which includes information on reporting options and seeking medical assistance

National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673)

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