Student Advocacy

What is Student Advocacy?

Student Advocacy is here to help you navigate challenges that may affect your success in college—both on and off campus. Whether you’re facing personal concerns, academic issues, or unexpected obstacles, we’re here to listen, support, and help you find solutions.

We connect you with campus and community resources, provide a safe space to talk things through, and help you build the confidence to speak up and take charge of your college experience.

• Here to Help You Navigate College Life
  We're your go-to support team when things get tough, on or off campus.

• We Stand With You
  If you're dealing with something hard, we're here to listen, support you, and help you take action.

• Help With Personal & Academic Challenges
  Whether it's food, housing, stress, or classroom concerns, we'll work with you to find the right help.

• Connecting You to Resources
  We know what's available on campus and in the community—and we'll guide you to the support that fits your needs.

• A Safe Place to Talk Things Through
  No judgment, just real conversation and practical steps forward.

• Helping You Speak Up & Take Charge
  We'll help you build confidence and know how to ask for what you need.

• Who We Serve

  Onward @The Valley supports students with foster care experience, including:

  • Students currently or formerly in foster or extended care
  • Alumni who aged out of the Texas foster care system
  • Students adopted or placed in permanent guardianship after age 16
  • Students with foster care experience from another state

  Not sure if you qualify?

  Contact Us—we’re happy to help determine eligibility and connect you with resources.