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These resources have been compiled by the 51�Թ� LGBTQ+ & Allies Affinity Group leaders for independent educational consultants and others supporting LGBTQ+ students in their search for a “right fit” college or university.

If you have any resources that you think should be added, please contact the leaders of the LGBTQ+ & Allies Affinity Group: Stacey Cunitz and/or Elizabeth Young.

Resources

General resources for those who are newer to this work, to this community, and who may need to think about how supporting LGBTQ+ students is in harmony with their faith-based traditions or long-held beliefs. Also, great resources for those who are deeper into the work, including a resource from the ACLU which is tracking anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the United States.

This is a great collection of resources for those interested in learning more about different identities in the LGBTQ+ community, how to be a better ally, and creating safer spaces in schools.

Thanks to Justin Wang for providing this fact sheet from The National SOGIE Center. If you’ve been wondering about the difference between these terms, start here!

This is another great resource, especially for those who are newer to this work. Designed for parents and friends, it includes resources for those who might be struggling with LGBTQ+ acceptance in conjunction with their faith traditions.

Thanks to Justin Wang for suggesting this resource. Their Helpful Guides and Resources page seem particularly useful.

This is a great resource if you are interested in politics. You will notice how many bills were introduced by each state (including in PA) and how many of them were defeated (none in PA passed). Gives us a good sense of how important our “down ballot” voting is.

Resources for Those Assisting Students in the College Search and Application Process

Information that will be useful to you as you are helping students (especially trans students) navigate the college search process

Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Students in the College Admissions Process
Thank you to NACAC SIG Leader and 51�Թ� member, Brandon Mack, for putting together this excellent resource

Thank you to 51�Թ� member Robert Powers for sharing this awesome resource for LGBTQ+ students that features information about the college search process, scholarships, and more.

– quickly check if your favorite college has a resource center

Resources from Carolyn Caplan and Lisa Dube: Advising Trans Students through College Admissions in 2025

2025 Presentation by Stacey Cunitz to the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable

>> Genny Beemyn
This website has lists of:

• Colleges and Universities with Nondiscrimination Policies that Include Gender Identity/Expression
• Colleges and Universities that Cover Transition-Related Medical Expenses Under Student Health Insurance
• Colleges and Universities that List Campus Gender-Inclusive Restrooms on Their Website
• Colleges and Universities that Provide Gender-Inclusive Housing
• Colleges and Universities that Allow Students to Have the Name and Pronouns They Use for Themselves on Campus Records
• Colleges and Universities that Have Trans-Inclusive Athletic Policies
• Trans Admissions Policies at Historically Women’s Colleges and Men’s Colleges

– by Carolyn Caplan

– Organized by Shannon Bergeron
This website has:

• General Resources
• Resources for Students
• Resources for Applying to College
• Resources for School Counselors
• Resources for Parents/Caregivers
• Texas-Specific Resources (Shannon is in TX)

– Erin Reed is a Transgender Journalist reporting on LGBTQ+ legislation, news, and life every day
This website has Anti-Trans Legislative Risk Assessment Maps for both Adults and Youth. In addition, Erin Reed writes almost every day about events that are happening nationally and locally that affect LGBTQ+ people.

– A Resource from The Human Rights Campaign and NACAC
Caveat: This resource mentions the Campus Pride Index which is updated only sporadically (lack of funding). See above website from Genny Beemyn for the most updated and comprehensive information.

Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students:

• (restarting scholarships in 2025)

Resources Specifically re: BIPOC/LGBTQ+

These are resources for folks who want to understand more about intersectionality and how anti-racism work is aligned with anti-homophobia work. Thanks to Belinda Wilkerson and Brandon Mack who contributed many of these resources.

Dr. Bettina L. Love is the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Author of several books about Education Reform including her latest book, , available at bookstores everywhere.

Two clips: One from Bettina Love and one from Brittany Packnett, each with a slightly different take on what it means to be an Ally, Accomplice, Co-Conspirator. Equally applicable to fighting homophobia:

In her profound and courageous New York Times bestseller, Janet Mock establishes herself as a resounding and inspirational voice for the transgender community–and anyone fighting to define themselves on their own terms.

This whole series is worth watching, but check out Season 6, Episode 7, “Trans in Texas” (plus bonus videos on medical discrimination and trans athletes).

A passionate, powerful memoir by a trailblazing Black transgender activist, tracing her life of transformation and her work towards collective liberation.

“Years ago, a therapist said in our very first session that there are only two things that we can truly control in our lives–our own perception and our own behavior. That’s it. Nothing more than that. Each week, will feature intimate conversations with folks who help me to see and think differently so that maybe I can act differently. It is my hope that this becomes a place that fosters perspectives that might inspire new behavior in each of us, which in turn gets us closer to becoming the very best versions of ourselves. Let’s have a spiritual makeover together.”

“A defining chronicle of strength and spirit” (Kirkus Reviews), Surpassing Certainty is a portrait of a young woman searching for her purpose and place in the world–without a road map to guide her. This memoir ‘should be required reading for your 20s.'” –Cosmopolitan

Dr. Natasha Barnes, co-chair of NCDA’s Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion Committee, interviews Sterling Cruz-Herr, founder of TransClue, a trans-owned coaching, training, and consulting company. Sterling shares recent data related to gender identity and addresses the compounding effect of intersectionality on work and careers often experienced by transgender students and clients. The discussion includes mental health considerations, and the potential impact of support initiatives such as affinity groups and mentoring programs.

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also created by the 51�Թ� LGBTQ+ & Allies Affinity Group includes additional resources for IECs working with LGBTQ+ students and their families.

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