Colleges and universities recognize the importance of fostering inclusive and supportive environments for their diverse student bodies. 

The list below highlights resources available to help adult learners succeed academically, emotionally, and personally: 

• United Negro College Fund – Scholarships and institutional support for Black students and HBCUs.
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Scholarships and development for students attending public HBCUs.
• Point Foundation – Scholarships and mentoring for LGBTQIA+ students.
• American Indian College Fund – Scholarships and success programs for Native students.
• Native Forward Scholars Fund – Graduate and undergraduate scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
• TheDream.US – Scholarships and support for undocumented immigrant students.
• Immigrants Rising – Mental health support groups and educational resources for undocumented learners.
• Warrior-Scholar Project – Academic boot camps and mentoring for military veterans transitioning to college.
• Veterans Education Success – One-on-one advising and legal support for student veterans. 
• Jeremiah Program – Housing, childcare, coaching, and college support for single mothers.
• Generation Hope – Scholarships, mentoring, and wraparound support for student parents.
• Family Scholar House – Housing, childcare, and life coaching for single parents pursuing college.
• Helping Hands for Single Moms – Scholarships and community support for single mothers in college.

A Note from Coach Taylor
Coach Taylor brings more than a decade of experience working with adult learners to navigate their return to school. 

"We all hold several identities that shape how we see ourselves and how we experience education. Whether you're focused on building a career or simply finishing your degree, your education matters. The right support helps you gain skills and confidence. Education is about gaining knowledge, and that includes understanding yourself as part of the learning process.

For many learners I’ve coached, the hardest part isn’t the academics, it’s the sense of belonging.

Belonging can show up in small moments or in whole communities. The difference often comes from spaces where students don’t have to explain themselves.Where identity is seen as a strength.

Not everyone has the personal support they need. These resources can help fill those gaps. I’ve seen learners transform after finding a resource that made them feel seen. And if you're thinking, “Who needs that?”, try reframing the question as “What part of me could use more support?”"

- Coach Taylor