New Resource Guide for LGBTQ College Students
Navigating college as an LGBTQ student comes with unique challenges—and exciting possibilities. The LGBTQ College Student Resource Guide from CollegeEducated provides an excellent collection of tools, research, and support to help students, families, faculty, and staff understand and affirm LGBTQ identities on campus and beyond.
📘 What’s inside:
- A list of national organizations, such as The Trevor Project and PFLAG, that offer advocacy, scholarships, legal help, and mental health support. College Educated
- Articles and studies exploring topics like campus climate, identity, intersectionality, and what makes college safer for LGBTQ students. College Educated
- Resources on mental health and online safety—an especially important section given how many LGBTQ students face stressors both in person and digitally. College Educated
- Resources to connect students to financial help, whether via LGBTQ-specific scholarships or guidance on the FAFSA and loans. College Educated
- Guidance for getting started in the workplace, including organizations supporting LGBTQ professionals in STEM, law, healthcare, journalism, and other fields. College Educated
Why this matters for Augustana students
College can be both liberating and daunting. Having access to guides like this can:
- Help foster a more inclusive and supportive campus culture
- Provide real, actionable help for students who may feel isolated or uncertain
- Connect students with career, health, and financial support earlier, reducing anxiety and barriers
If you’re an LGBTQ student, staff member, or ally, this guide is worth bookmarking. Let us know if you want to gather a group to review together, share ideas for campus initiatives, or just talk through what support could look like here at Augustana.