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Based on Puccini's classic opera La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock opera Rent tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent in the gritty background of New York's East Village. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic. One of the longest running shows on Broadway, Rent was the winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Obie Award, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, four Tony Awards and three Drama Desk awards.

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For generations, the Price family has made very sensible, very conservative shoes for men. But to save the business from imminent bankruptcy, young Charlie Price turns to an unlikely new creative consultant: a sassy cross-dressing cabaret singer whose outrageous style and wild designs are a breath of fresh air in the stuffy old factory!

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Positive environments are important to help all youth thrive. However, the health needs of LGBTQ+ Youth can differ from their heterosexual peers. On this page, find resources from the CDC, other government agencies, and community organizations for LGBTQ+ Youth, their friends, educators, parents, and family members to support positive environments.

Because some LGBTQ+ Youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to experience bullying or other aggression in school, it is important that educators, counselors, and school administrators have access to resources and support to create a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

American Psychological Association (APA) Resources:

Because some LGBT Youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to experience bullying or other aggression in school, it is important that educators, counselors, and school administrators have access to resources and support to create a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

Some LGBT Youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to experience bullying or other aggression in school. It is important that educators, counselors, and school administrators have access to resources and support to create a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

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Youth-centric LGBTQ program providing support and guidance to South Jersey teens.

Kaleidoscope is a community-based Gay-Straight Alliance. Kaleidoscope offers monthly student-led meetings in a safe, supportive environment for LGBTQ+ and allied teens to gather, socialize, organize, and help each other.

As the only youth-centric LGBTQ program in South Jersey, this center fills a void in the community for teens who are exploring their sexuality/gender identity/expression. It will allow those attending schools without a Gay-Straight Alliance to seek support and guidance, and serve to help unify area GSAs in planning out of school events such as a GSA Forum or GSA Prom.

Kaleidoscope's mission is to empower LGBTQ and allied youth to lead healthy, productive lives. The program is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all people, respecting and celebrating the beautiful diversity of sexual and affectional orientations and gender identities and expressions. Kaleidoscope strives to be a youth-led organization, encouraging teens to take leadership roles and develop communication and organizational skills that will enrich their lives as they transition into adulthood. Additional supportive services are available to Kaleidoscope youth if needed.
Meetings are held twice a month:

First Friday of each month at 6pm at Tiki Tiki Board Games in Woodbury

Third Saturday of each month from 2pm-4pm at The Cherry Hill Public Library

Adult Advisory Board meetings are held quarterly at Center For Family Services, 1 Alpha Avenue, Voorhees frm 6pm-7pm. For more information about joining the Adult Advisory Board contact Robin Stockton or Stacy Santiago.

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Youth-centric LGBTQ program providing support and guidance to South Jersey teens. Kaleidoscope is a community-based Gay-Straight Alliance. Kaleidoscope offers monthly student-led meetings in a safe, supportive environment for LGBTQ+ and allied teens to gather, socialize, organize, and help each other.

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According to a study conducted by Campus Pride, about 23% of LGBTQ+ faculty members and students were significantly more likely to experience harassment than their heterosexual peers. In addition, LGBT students and faculty members were significantly less likely to feel very comfortable with their environment on-campus. These findings demonstrate the need for colleges to take an active stance against LGBTQ+ harassment and discrimination ― a stance that, in part, will make it so that LGBTQ+ students feel safe and welcome to attend.

This year we partnered with Campus Pride to bring you the top colleges in the country for LGBTQ+ students. The ranking below combines our Academic and Affordability Metrics along with the Campus Pride Index score, which is a comprehensive national rating system that measures LGBTQ-friendly campus life. Campus Pride takes an exhaustive and multifaceted approach, considering eight LGBTQ-inclusive factors to reach a measurement. The listing also includes descriptions of unique campus resources that provide support to students of various gender and sexual identities.

LGBTQ+ is not a comprehensive acronym. Students looking for resources will likely come across many other abbreviations, since gender and sexuality fall across spectrums rather than set categories. Other examples include pansexual (P), gender non-conforming (GNC), and queer (Q). Acronyms aside, most LGBTQ+ campus resources try to serve as an umbrella resource for many identities. This list examines colleges that provide an exceptional level of support for students of various gender and sexual identities.

Academic institutions continue to take steps to create environments and policies that meet the needs of students with a wide range of gender and sexual identities. These populations have historically been underserved by hegemonic culture, so many college administrations are spearheading efforts to raise awareness of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) identities.

Check out The Best LGBTQ+ Colleges by State

What Are The Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students?

How to Choose an LGBTQ-Friendly College

In recent years, a growing number of young adults have begun to openly identify as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) community. A 2017 Gallup poll found that 4.5% of U.S. residents ― roughly 10 million individuals ― identify as LGBTQ; this figure was up from 3.5% in 2012. The representation was even higher in Millennials or adults born in 1982 or later; 8.2% of Millennial respondents identified as LGBTQ+, up from 5.8% in 2012.

Many of the country's colleges and universities have taken measures to ensure that LGBTQ+ students feel safe and respected. According to the Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Professionals, more than 150 postsecondary institutions in the U.S. currently offer on-campus LGBTQ centers, and organizations like Campus Pride maintain up-to-date evaluations of different schools based on how 'LGBTQ-friendly' they are. However, some widespread problems persist. A recent survey published by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) found that 55.5% of LGBTQ+ students 'felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation'; 30.3% missed at least one day of school in the previous month because they felt unsafe, and more than 10% missed at least four days.

There are many important considerations students face when it comes to choosing the best college or university for them. These include the cost of tuition and housing, available financial aid, academic reputation, and campus size. Additionally, LGBTQ+ students are encouraged to research different schools based on the following criteria:

LGBTQ+ Campus Safety: Virtually every campus in the country has strict rules regarding the harassment and abuse of other students, but these policies should clearly outline two factors: the specific condemnation of acts of abuse or harassment against members of the LGBTQ+ community and an explanation of the procedure for LGBTQ+ students that have been abused or harassed.

LGBTQ+ Housing: Gender identity is a major issue for many LGBTQ+ individuals. To mitigate this, Campus Pride reports that 263 colleges and universities currently offer 'gender-inclusive housing', which enables any student to have a roommate of either gender. Furthermore, students may feel more comfortable at schools that openly support LGBTQ+ students in their housing information materials.

LGBTQ-Friendly Policies: According to Campus Pride, 1,036 postsecondary institutions in the U.S. have non-discrimination policies that extend to sexual orientation and gender expression. Alternatively, the organization also maintains a 'shame list' of schools that 'openly discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth and/or have requested Title IX exemptions to perpetuate the harms of religion-based bigotry'.

Counseling and Mental Health Opportunities: In addition to organizations and policies that strive to create an inclusive atmosphere for LGBTQ+ students, many colleges and universities currently offer counseling options aimed at these individuals. In some cases, these services are facilitated by counselors and staff that also identify as LGBTQ.

Video Interview: University of Washington Q Center

How are LGBTQ+ Students Protected Today?

Before attending a college or university in the U.S., LGBTQ+ students should be aware of their legal rights. The following three acts have been passed within the last decade in order to provide more protection and advocacy for all LGBTQ+ individuals, including college students.

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was passed in 2009. The act was named for two hate crime victims: Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming who was murdered in 1998; and James Byrd, Jr., an African-American man killed by white supremacists the same year. The act provides more leeway for federal law enforcement officials to investigate crimes that local authorities have dismissed or closed, allocates funding to aid the prosecution of hate crime perpetrators, and requires the FBI to maintain statistics regarding hate crime incidence rates for different vulnerable groups.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 explicitly prohibits sex-based discrimination of any individual attending a federally funded educational program. These programs include public colleges and universities, as well as elementary and secondary schools and vocational training programs offered by individuals or organizations that receive federal financial assistance. This law does not extend to private undergraduate colleges or private schools that are controlled by religious organizations.

In addition to federal measures like the two listed above, many anti-discrimination laws exist at the state level. According to Lambda Legal, a nonprofit organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ civil rights, 19 U.S. states have passed laws ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals can utilize ''public accommodations' ― such as colleges and universities ― in the same manner as other citizens. These states are: California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. New Hampshire and Wisconsin have laws protecting equal rights based on sexual orientation, but not gender expression.

Meet Campus Pride with Shane Windmeye

Founder and Director of Campus Pride, Shane Windmeyer, sits down with BestColleges to discuss what makes a college LGBTQ friendly and what signals prospective LGBTQ students should look out for when researching colleges.

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So I think that any campuses that wants to get started being LGBT inclusive or wants to kind of measure where they are at for LGBTQ inclusion - that's why we provide the Campus Pride Index.

It's an online tool that provides about 80 different benchmarks around LGBTQ inclusion and by taking that assessment tool you're able to lead with an action plan.

My name is Shane Windmeyer. I am the executive director, I am the founder of Campus Pride. Campus Pride started in 2001 when myself and a few of my colleagues who were younger professionals in higher education decided that there needed to be a website, a clearinghouse, for LGBTQ+ students who were looking to create change to make their campuses better.

So we started an organization online called "Campus Pride Net" and it was really a clearinghouse of resources for LGBT young people. And it wasn't until 2006-2007 when I published a book called &ldquol;The Advocate College Guide," that was the first time ever that we've had a comprehensive look at what does it take to be LGBT friendly.

I think we have reached a time in 2020 where colleges want to be LGBTQ friendly but they don't necessarily know what that means especially when it comes to transgender or bisexual or middlesexuality. And often colleges think that by having a LGBTQ club or a gay pride event on campus or maybe even a drag show that somehow that makes them gay friendly or queer friendly.

And while those programs or those events are important it's about the policies, the programs, and the practices of the campus that create the foundation for campuses to truly be authentic and have meaningful engagement with LGBTQ people and to create that sense of safety that every family or parent or young person wants as an LGBTQ person going to college.

As part of the ranking that we do with BestColleges, we're really taking the data from the Campus Pride Index and what the Campus Pride Index does is it has eight different, what we call LGBTQ friendly factors. Which are eight different areas of campus from housing to campus safety, to academics, to student life, and it looks at these factors and in these factors there's best practices. Or a research foundation of programs and policies that create that environment for LGBTQ inclusion. And so some of those might be having a mentorship program for LGBTQ students.

Possibly it's having gender inclusive policies when it comes to health insurance. So having gender affirmation covered as part of the health plan. It could be having a student club for transgender students or LGBTQ students.

I think it's real important to think about the signals that it takes for an LGBTQ student to kind of get the message that they're welcome and that they're included. That we have out LGBT resident advisors, that we have orientation folks that are out. You should have LGBTQ people just as you do other aspects of diversity in everything you do on campus.

That includes queer people, LGBTQ language that calls out transgender lives and their experiences. That talks about bisexuality, talks about being gay, uses the term "LGBTQ+".

It is so simple for people to think, 'Oh, I have a rainbow flag' or 'I have a safe space program and we have a safe space sticker on my door' as a faculty member. Those are important signals to send a signal of inclusion but oftentimes our signals are also sent in what we say and what we don't say as administrators, as staff, as faculty, as fellow students.

And so when we talk about diversity, we need to talk about diversity in an intersectional manner making sure that they understand that people of color are latinx or are african american students. Making sure that there are services that are intersectional for those LGBTQ people of color or those queer people of color.

And so we try to look at it from a policy, program and practice perspective. In higher education we can no longer have these silos of 'we're doing LGBTQ student work', 'okay, we're doing international student work', 'okay, we're doing african american work', or 'we're doing latinx community work'. I mean these communities are intersectional and we have to start approaching them that way

I think there's an assumption that every college campus is a bastion of LGBTQ progress and that queer people run the campus and everything is rainbows and unicorns but in reality its only about a quarter to 30% of colleges in this country have inclusion when it comes to sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policy.

So what that means is that there are roughly 60-70% of colleges out there that don't even have a basic policy that says that they don't discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. Now when we look at transgender or gender identity that number drops even lower.

And so it's important that you ask about policies. Its also important that you ask about the programs that they have for trans, for bisexual, for LGB ... The whole spectrum of the "Rainbow Community" as you might call it, on a college campus.

It's also important to note that there are colleges, sadly, that call themselves religious that openly discriminate against LGBTQ young people. Meaning that they have policies through Title IX that says they can discriminate towards someone for being transgender or gay, for being out on campus. And so you want to make sure you don't go to any of those campuses even though you may have strong religious beliefs.

We are in a time where just because you're Christian or whatever religion you believe in, that is not synonymous with not being LGBTQ inclusive. So, it's kind of tricky because there are many religious schools out there that have created an affirming, welcoming space for LGBTQ people but there are many that also openly discriminate or don't tell you until you really dig deep.

I think at the end of the day, it is about doing your research. Just like if you want to be a scientist, you want to find campuses that support science. So if you want to be an LGBTQ out person on a campus, you want to find campuses that are going to be supportive of you being your authentic self.

How Can Prospective Students Utilize Campus Pride?

Campus Pride was founded in 2001 as an online networking community known as Campus PrideNet; the current name was adopted in 2006. Campus Pride abides by a mission to serve 'LGBTQ and ally student leaders and campus organizations in the areas of leadership development, support programs and services to create safer, more inclusive LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities'. The organization's projects and initiatives are concentrated in five core values: social justice, youth voice and action, empowerment, positive change, and diversity.

Campus Pride's projects and initiatives are concentrated in five core values: social justice, youth voice and action, empowerment, positive change, and diversity

One of Campus Pride's most noteworthy initiatives, the Lambda 10 Project, was launched to 'heighten the visibility' of LGBTQ+ students in fraternities and sororities. The success of Lambda 10 has led to the creation of other projects centered around LGBTQ+ members of the Greek community, including the Out & Greek Conference and the Greek Ally Network. Campus Pride also conducts student surveys at college and university campuses across the country. The results of these surveys are used to update the Campus Pride Index, which awards star ratings (scaled one to five) for different schools based on anti-discrimination policies, LGBTQ+ student resources, and other criteria. Campus Pride also maintains the shame list, a directory of 'the absolute worst campuses for LGBTQ+ youth'.

Students can get involved with Campus Pride in several ways. The organization offers ' stop the hate' training programs that are intended to reduce the number of discrimination incidents and hate crimes on college campuses. Students can also download the ' Lil' Purple Backpack', a comprehensive resource guide regarding laws, organizations, and advocacy programs for LGBTQ+ students; this guide is available for free. Other activities and opportunities include job and career fairs, online training, internships, and Camp Pride, a leadership academy for LGBTQ+ undergraduate students.

Resources for LGBTQ+ College Students

There are many resources available to today's LGBTQ+ college students; the following list represents a sampling of hundreds of options. Please contact your school's LGBTQ+ center for more information about LGBTQ+ policies, programs, and initiatives. You can also search for your institution on Campus Pride to see its current 'LGBTQ-friendly' rating.

This list includes more than 30 merit- and need-based scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid that are geared toward LGBTQ+ students. Candidates can also learn about financial awards from high school and college counselors.

This comprehensive guide outlines the unique difficulties faced by LGBTQ+ students, as well as a glossary of current terms, tips for choosing an LGBTQ-friendly institution, and a list of pro-LGBTQ+ organizations.

This extensive resource from Campus Pride includes checklists and guidelines for prospective LGBTQ+ students for every stage of the application and enrollment process. It offers some strategies for locating LGBTQ-friendly organizations and resources on-campus and within the school's local community.

Campus Pride created this list of guidelines to help students hold their schools accountable for LGBTQ+ safety. The list includes tips for evaluating institutional policies, implementing training and development workshops, and creating more visibility for LGBTQ+ students and community concerns on college campuses.

Campus Pride currently offers free, 30-minute video training courses for LGBTQ+ college students, faculty, and staff members. The goals of these tutorials are twofold: to increase 'empathy and awareness' for the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ students and build skills and knowledge that foster an environment of on-campus respect.

According to Campus Pride, some organizations have misinterpreted Title IX to mean that fraternities and sororities should remain single-gender and not admit transgender students. This information page outlines current policies and ways that Greek systems can create a more inclusive environment for all students.

Every year, Campus Pride publishes a list of the friendliest U.S. schools for LGBTQ+ students. The 2018 ranking includes schools from 16 different states, including historically conservative states like Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

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The hotlines listed below provide services to callers across the country. If you're looking for a local support network, also contact one of PFLAG's more than 400 chapters in the United States.

Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Youth Information

Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.

The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves. True Colors United runs a database of service providers.

Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.

HIV/AIDS Information

This hotline provides HIV and AIDS information for prisoners, and accepts collect calls.

National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-AIDS / (800) 344-7432 (Spanish) / (800) 243-7889 (TDD)

Other Hotlines

They also have an online chat feature available. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages.

Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.

The nation's largest organization fighting sexual violence, RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

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Your Authentic Self (YAS) support groups for teens 13 - 18 meeting Every Other Wednesday from 7pm - 8pm (virtually)

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PFLAG Jersey Shore collaborates with Ocean Partnership for Children to offer a social support group to LGBTQ teens. YAS, Teen - Ocean is an opportunity for LGBTQ teens, ages 13-18, to join together in a safe and welcoming setting and receive the critical social support necessary for there well-being. YAS group's attendees will engage in a variety of activities including social engagement, advocacy work, and peer-to-peer support.

Due to the pandemic, our groups meet virtually every other Wednesday. Additional information on our meetings can be found by visiting our website Here. An Informed Consent, which can be found on our website, must be completed by a parent/guardian for teens to participate in the group.

If you have any questions, please call us at (908) 814-2155 ? or email us at info@pflagjerseyshore.org -or- support@pflagjerseyshore.org.

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PFLAG Jersey Shore's YAS, Teen - Ocean (Your Authentic Self)

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local non-profit that hosts monthly support meetings and provides a safe space for the Ocean County LGBTQ+ community.

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SUPPORT MEETINGS NOW ONLINE & HELD WEEKLY Sign up HERE to receive access to online meetings Click HERE to access Covid-19 specific resources Need Support? PFLAG JERSEY SHORE IS HERE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT,

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Quality community theatre company based in Toms River, NJ. Children's theatre classes and summer camp also offered.

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GLSEN is dedicated to creating affirming learning environments for LGBTQ youth.

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Our Chapter

GLSEN Central New Jersey is a chapter of GLSEN, a national organization fighting for every student's right to a safe, supportive education.

GLSEN Central New Jersey is a grassroots initiative, working locally in our community to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. There are 43 Chapters around the country doing this important work. Join us today!

Our chapter supports students and educators locally, organizes around LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plans teacher trainings, and hosts events for students, educators, parents, and allies. Chapters like ours play an important role in bringing GLSEN's programs and visions to right where we live, work, and learn. While some chapters have full-time or part-time staff, most are entirely volunteer-based. We're always looking for new volunteers to help us ensure safe schools for all students.

Explore our website to find out more about our work here in Central New Jersey and to learn about how you can get involved in local and national events.

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Get Involved with GLSEN Central New Jersey!

Stay up to date with everything going on with GLSEN Central New Jersey! Learn about upcoming social events, trainings, meetings, and more. Sign up to volunteer and join us in this important activism!

Events

For the first time in its 17-year existence, GLSEN Northern, Central & Southern Jersey are coming together to plan a fully free & virtual NJ GSA Forum.

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provide education & advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally

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Garden State Equality lifts up the diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities through education and advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally.

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providing inclusive and informed education to LGBTQ+ youth

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find scholarships geared toward LGBTQ+ college students

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LGBTQ+ students face a variety of obstacles, financial ones included. They may have less support from their families and more demands on their expenses. LGBTQ+ students might also have fewer resources to work with, as some may choose not to fill out the FAFSA because of fears over selecting a gender.

Earning a scholarship can help mitigate some of these concerns. Scholarships generally include some sort of merit or geographic requirement and require candidates to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, written essays, and other information. Students can use the Human Rights Campaign's scholarship database to find more of these general scholarships. They can also consult with high school counselors and colleges in their state to find more regional opportunities.

Scholarships established for LGBTQ+ college students are available from several public and private organizations, as well as individual donors. Some welcome all LGBTQ+ applicants, while others may focus on specific subgroups. Check out our list of LGBTQ+ scholarships below for more details.

Visit the Campus Pride Scholarship Database

General LGBTQ+ Scholarships

These general scholarships are offered to all students who identify as LGBTQ+. Some are limited to students who reside in specific regions of the country, while others are available at the national level.

Discipline-specific LGBTQ+ Scholarships

These scholarships are designed for LGBTQ+ students who want to pursue a career in a specific discipline or industry. They usually include merit-based requirements and other restrictions based on each discipline.

National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Scholarships

The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Scholarships

Reaching Out LGBT+ MBA Fellowship

The National Gay Pilots Association Education Fund

Demographic-based LGBTQ+ Scholarships

Some scholarships are designed specifically for one group within the LGBTQ+ community or intersect with other specialized scholarships. These scholarships include options for just men or women, people of a specific ethnicity, or intersections of other attributes with being a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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LGBTQ+ Scholarships For College Students | BestColleges.com

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LGBTQ+ students face a variety of obstacles, financial ones included. They may have less support from their families and more demands on their expenses. LGBTQ+ students might also have fewer resources to work with, as some may choose not to fill out the FAFSA because of fears over selecting a gender.

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resource for LGBTQ+ resources on college campuses through the US.

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Projects include Lavender Graduation ceremonies, trans-affirming programming, and visibility for BIPOC and disability justice initiatives. CHARLOTTE, NC - Today Campus Pride announced a new round of funding for its "Social Justice Mini-Grants for Activism" program, designed to elevate and celebrate ...
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting Campus Pride and the valuable work we do for LGBTQ+ college students across the country. We needed you, and you made a generous gift. Our Giving Tuesday fundraising drive raised $11,510 ...
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Charlotte, NC - Today, Campus Pride, the leading national organization for LGBTQ+ young adults on college campuses, responded to the deadly mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, a local LGBTQ+ nightclub. The club is a safe-haven for the ...
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Campus Pride | Building Future Leaders & Safer, More Inclusive LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities

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Projects include Lavender Graduation ceremonies, trans-affirming programming, and visibility for BIPOC and disability justice initiatives. CHARLOTTE, NC - Today Campus Pride announced a new round of funding for its "Social Justice Mini-Grants for Activism" program, designed to elevate and celebrate ...

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fosters the health & well-being of NJ’s LGBTQ+ and allied community by providing resources, referrals, education, and outreach

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QSpot LGBT Community Center is proud to announce that we are expanding to our own location in Asbury Park. The new property will continue to be a dedicated safe space where LGBT and allied community members can socialize, engage, and ... Continue reading

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QSpot LGBT Community Center 1601 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

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QSpot LGBT Community Center is proud to announce that we are expanding to our own location in Asbury Park. The new property will continue to be a dedicated safe space where LGBT and allied community members can socialize, engage, and ... Continue reading

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Free VIRTUAL Family Counseling (for Ocean County Residents) - Oceans Harbor House