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COLLEGE SUPPORTS & RESOURCES


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These sites give you information in order to start searching for just the right college for you. Check out these websites to help give you further background knowledge as to what to look for.

Find The Right School
Going to College



The Impact Of Taking a Beak

Check out this very useful resource of The Impact Of Taking a Break. This resource provides in depth information on how the science of taking a break can help students. Click the link below for some beneficial information.

http://www.onlineschools.org/science-of-study-breaks/



 GETTING SUPPORT ON CAMPUS

ACCOMMODATIONS

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Tools For School: Need help figuring out how to get accommodations at college, and what to ask for? What about your rights as a student with a Mental Health Condition? Check out our new Tools For School tip sheets!

MENTAL HEALTH RIGHTS

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Outside-the-Box College Accommodations: Real Support for Real Students Tools for Schools II tip sheet:  
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Comeback TV Outside-the-Box Accommodations in College, Part 1 

Comeback TV Outside-the-Box Accommodations in College, Part 

 

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ULifeLine: On this site you will find information about colleges in the United States and find out what locations they have on campus and in the surrounding area (such as counseling, hospitals etc.) for students with mental health conditions: ULifeLine


Mental Health: Know Your Rights:
This is a guide for college and university students to your legal rights when seeking mental health services. It also explains what you can expect in your interactions with mental health service providers and what obligations you might have: YourMind-YourRights.pdf




ACTIVE MINDS
ON CAMPUS

Active Minds is a campus organization that works towards decreasing stigma and increasing awareness about mental health on college campuses. You can join one at your school or you can start a chapter! 


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GETTING SUPPORT OFF CAMPUS

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Transition Year: a website dedicated to making the transition to college life smooth and exciting!








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Nami on Campus provides information and resources to support students living with mental health conditions and to empower them to take action on their campuses.Want to learn more and get involved? Click Here

NAMI Offers Toolkit to College Students, Faculty, Coaches for Mental Health Education on Campus

The toolkit is based on NAMI's College Students Speak, a survey report published last year in which college students who experienced mental health problems called for greater education about mental health issues and access to mental health care on campuses. The survey report indicated that stigma surrounding mental illness is the greatest barrier to college students seeking help

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​Accredited Online Colleges

Looking for an online college program? Check out this website, where you can find accredited online college programs specific to your needs!
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​COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS & SUCCESS CENTER (CCRS)

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The CCRC's mission is to help states and others better
inform, align, and support efforts to ensure that all students are ready for
success in college and careers. This website houses new research-based products, tools, and professional development resources that were developed by the CCRS Center and their partners.


APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Money today is brutal; the economy is bad, and when it comes to school many people find themselves asking the question; “How am I going to afford this?” Here are some websites with scholarships you can apply for for students who have mental illness. There are also some steps on applying for colleges in general
Scholarships for those dealing with bipolar disorder
More scholarships/ How to apply


This website offers contact information and a generalized description of over 115 disability related scholarships. It also offers information on thousands of non-disability related scholarships:
Disability Scholarships


The College Board’s Scholarship Search, locate scholarships, internships, grants and loans that match your education level, talents and background.
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program, supports students with disabilities who are pursuing undergraduate/graduate studies. Preference will be given to students who plan to major in public health, disability studies, health promotion or a field related to disability and health.

AAHD Scholarship Program

Additional Resources
ULTIMATE FAFSA RESOURCE GUIDE





HOW DO I NAVIGATE FINANCIAL AID?!

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FAFSA is a financial aid form that should be filled out by current and anticipating college students in the United States. The government uses this form to determine each students' eligibility for financial aid.
Fill out Your FAFSA Here


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Learn How to Become
This website offers readers of any age to explore career paths of all kinds. Readers can learn what a job entails, what it pays, and what education is required to get there.


ARTICLES ABOUT COLLEGE EDUCATION

This article deals with the hardships involved with having a mental health condition
and attending college. There's compelling information on the rise of stress and

mental health conditions among freshman in college:
**http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/27/education/27colleges.html**  

Easing the Transition to College for Students with ADHD:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Top_Story&template=/contentmanagement/contentdisplay.cfm&ContentID=152624


COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEFINITIONS

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A Major: the main field of study in which a university student specializes. ‍A subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest and upon which a large share of his or her efforts are concentrated. ‍
 
A Degree: An academic title conferred by universities and colleges as an indication of the completion of a course of study, or as an honorary recognition of achievement. ‍
 
Admissions Process: The admissions process is a series of activities through which admissions officers recruit, identify, and cultivate relationships with prospective students, as well as review applications, make decisions regarding acceptance or denial, and notify applicants of acceptance or denial for admission to institutions or college-level programs. ‍

Financial Aid Office: This office helps you obtain funds for your college education. There are various scholarships and financial aid awards you may be eligible for. You won’t know unless you ask, so stop in and check it out. ‍

Grade Point Average: Number of grade points earned divided by the total units attempted.


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