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First-Generation
Indiana University Indianapolis

First-gen student resources

You're the first in your family to go to college, and that's something to celebrate! However, sometimes it may feel difficult navigating campus and finding answers. We're here to support you and encourage your success at IU Indianapolis!

Connect with resources to support you

You're blazing a trail and setting a new path, but you don't have to go it alone. Find support with any of these resources below.

Resources to support students

  • Accessible Educational Services (AES)
    AES coordinates support services and academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
  • Career services
    You can access the career services office available to you, based on the school of your major.
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
    CAPS is a campus counseling service, offering group and individual therapy, assessments, psychiatric medication management, and more.
  • Financial literacy
    The goal of MoneySmarts is to help students make informed financial decisions before, during, and after college.
  • Help me ROAR
    The R.O.A.R. (Registry of Options and Resources) website is a one-stop shop of information with campus and local community resources within a five-mile radius of IU Indianapolis.
  • Higher education glossary
    What's a "bursar"? Learn the vocab with this glossary of important education terms that U.S. News compiled.
  • Information for parents and families
    Information is available for parents and families of our Jaguar students to help with the transition to college all the way through graduation.
  • Loaner Laptop Program
    Computer broken? IU Indianapolis offers free short term and long term loaner laptops to students.
  • Military-Connected Student Services
    Support from this office is available to future and current students to identify next steps, academic benefits, and tools to help shape your success.
  • Office of the Dean of Students
    You can get help navigating life’s ups and downs. The Office of the Dean of Students provides can help you find care and support to succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Paws Pantry
    Paw's Pantry is here to reduce your worries by providing you with food assistance so you can finish school.
  • Scholarships
    Scholarships can help you keep your education on track academically and financially. Find important application information here.
  • Student employment
    This office supports students as they pursue and succeed in meaningful, academically relevant college work experiences.
  • Student organizations
    Student organizations can help you make friends, explore new interests, and learn skills that will help you succeed wherever you go after college.
  • Student Support Services (SSS)
    SSS is a program to help specially selected students from the time they come through orientation until they graduate.
  • Study abroad
    Study abroad opportunities will help expand your horizons. Explore programs offered by IU Indianapolis, Indiana University, or even a non-IU program.
  • What is first-gen?
    A first-generation student is anyone attending college whose parents did not earn a degree.
  • Good company
    Nearly 30% of all IU Indianapolis students are first-gen. Are you?
  • National trends
    Only 38% of first-generation high school students enroll in college. Being first can be tough, but IU Indianapolis is here to help you succeed.

A first-generation student is anyone attending college whose parents did not earn a degree.

Nearly 30% of all IU Indianapolis students are first-gen. Are you?

Only 38% of first-generation high school students enroll in college. Being first can be tough, but IU Indianapolis is here to help you succeed.