If being pregnant in your 20s wasn’t the plan…
Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy in your 20s comes with unique challenges. You might feel scared, confused, or unsure of what comes next. It’s also normal to feel a mix of different emotions. Fear and hope can coexist. You might even feel love and resentment toward your partner at the same time. If you’re in your twenties and navigating an unexpected pregnancy, you’re not alone. This article offers practical guidance, emotional reassurance, and information about the support available for pregnant students in their 20s.

Grieving the life you thought you’d have.
Many young women who experience an unexpected pregnancy grieve the version of their 20s they once imagined. It’s understandable - you might have had plans to take a gap year, travel, or add some internships to your resume. Maybe you wanted to start college, enjoy sorority life and other extra-curricular activities, celebrate your 21st birthday at a bar, graduate on a strict timeline, and dive into your dream career. When those plans suddenly shift, the sense of loss can feel heavy and confusing. If you’re navigating an unexpected pregnancy, it’s healthy to name those losses and let go of any shame you have around your disappointment or sadness. It’s normal to grieve. Give yourself permission to mourn and move forward, trusting that the future still holds meaning and possibility.

Reclaiming your vision for the future.
You don’t have to decide everything right now. Clarity comes in steps. Clarity comes with time. Clarity doesn’t come all at once. That said, you probably have a lot of questions and you can certainly start to do the groundwork for addressing those. Students in their 20s have unique concerns, and our team at The Avi Project specializes in helping young women address these challenges. You can call or text us any time at 720-386-6009 (it’s free and confidential).

School: Dropping Out or Graduating
You don’t have to drop out! You can still graduate. Your college experience may look different from what you originally planned, but staying enrolled is possible with the right support. Our team wants to help you navigate academic accommodations, leaves of absence, part-time enrollment, scholarships, and more. Needing a little extra help to complete your education doesn’t make you a failure, it just means that success looks different from what you once imagined.

Housing: Where am I supposed to live?
While Title IX protects pregnant students from discrimination, most dorms are not designed for young families. Some campuses have family housing available, but students may need to transition to off-campus options. Our team can help you explore all your options and find housing that suits your situation.

Finances: Money & Budgeting
Finances can feel especially scary during an unplanned pregnancy. After all, this is both a financial commitment and a surprise. If you aren’t already budgeting, learning budgeting basics and applying them during pregnancy and early parenting can help give you control and confidence over your financial situation. There are many realistic, small ways to build up your savings, as well as grants, scholarships, and other financial assistance that can help lighten the load (and our team would love to help you find them).

Health: Insurance & Medical Care
If you’re under 26 years old, you may still be eligible for medical coverage through your parents’ insurance. If you’re in your late 20s or don’t have access to medical insurance through your parents, there are other options for accessing affordable medical care. You may want to explore student insurance, medicaid, or insurance options through an employer. Throughout pregnancy, consistent prenatal care helps you and your baby stay healthy and safe and can prevent more costly medical issues later on.

Parenting: Anxiety & Not Feeling Ready
A lot of women in their 20s feel anxious about whether they’ll be a good parent. Maybe you feel unprepared or wish you had more life experience before taking on this responsibility. It may not feel good to worry about this, but if you’re worried, it means you care. And if you care, you’re already on your way to being an amazing parent. 

Remember that you don’t have to be perfect. Care and consistency will take you farther than perfection paralysis. If you take parenting one day at a time, one decision at a time, your parenting skills and love for your little one will grow alongside them.

Support: Your Partner & Support System
Do you feel like you and your partner aren’t on the same page? Are you uncertain about their level of commitment and support? You were never meant to do this alone. Our team is here to help you navigate challenging conversations, set boundaries, and protect your emotional health. Having a good support system can go a long way when you don’t have everything figured out (and no one does). Your support system might include family, friends, counselors, or non-profit organizations like ours. Learning to ask for help can feel uncomfortable, but you don’t have to do it alone—we can help you take that first step.

You still have a future.
Unplanned pregnancy in your 20s doesn’t erase all your dreams. It will make life look different, but that doesn’t mean it will be worse. You can still have a life of meaning, joy, and success. You can still graduate college. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, focus on the right next step instead of the entire staircase. Break the future into manageable pieces. Celebrate the small wins. Give yourself grace on the hard days. 

Reach out to our team at The Avi Project for material and emotional support. We’re available 24/7. You can call or text us at ​720-386-6009. It’s free and confidential.

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Pregnant college students face several financial pressures, and many navigate them alone. Tuition, medical expenses, housing, transportation, food, and baby supplies can add up quickly. Luckily, there’s financial help available that students often don’t know about! If you’re an expectant student who wants to save money, access meaningful support, and use all your campus benefits fully, read on.

Affordable Medical Care For Pregnant Students
Struggling to get affordable medical care without insurance? Confused by copays and frustrated that you’re nowhere near meeting your deductible? The costs of ultrasounds, blood tests, and screenings can add up quickly, and it can cause anxiety when labor and delivery costs are on the horizon, it’s natural to feel anxious.

While most college campuses provide affordable checkups or nurse consultations, students navigating an unplanned pregnancy often need more specialized support. The Avi Project focuses on understanding and meeting those unique needs. Through The Avi Project, students can access health and wellness specialists, licensed counselors, compassionate advisers, doulas, and even prenatal massages. Pregnant students should never have to worry about getting affordable medical care, which is why we’ve partnered with professionals to keep care quality high but costs low.

Free Academic Resources for Expectant College Students
Many students wonder if they’ll have to delay graduation, and don’t want to drop classes or take lighter course loads. Others rely on scholarships with GPA requirements and wonder how they’ll keep their grades up while managing pregnancy symptoms and doctor appointments. That’s when a little extra support can go a long way - the key is to work smarter, not harder!

If you haven’t already, find out if free tutoring is available on your campus. It’s a great way to get personalized academic support without paying for a private tutor. Many colleges also offer time-management classes and study skills sessions that can help you work more efficiently. If you’re on a mission to save your GPA, your first step is studying how to study. In addition, you can save a little money with free textbook loans from your library. Also ask about whether students get free access to apps like Adobe or citation tools with their student emails. And with AI tools rapidly expanding, your school may even offer approved assistive AI technology at no cost.

Career Support For Pregnant Students
Raising a family can create extra pressure to enter a stable, well-paying field. In addition, new parents can find it challenging to balance career preparation with parenting responsibilities. There’s also extra pressure to choose a career that offers flexible hours, remote-work options, or limited travel.

If you’re feeling stressed about building a career, your campus may have free resources that can help. Services like résumé reviews, job-search coaching, internship placement support, and other career-readiness tools can save you valuable time and money you’d otherwise spend on outside services. The Avi Project also offers career counseling tailored specifically to the needs of new moms and pregnant students. If you’re looking for work-life balance, a clear path forward, and one less thing to worry about, text us today to get connected to a career counselor who understands. The Avi Project also offers tuition assistance, so if you need help chasing your professional dreams, we’ve got it covered.

Clothes, Food, & Housing for Pregnant Students
When dorms don’t allow children or lack family-friendly housing, pregnant students often worry about where they’ll live once the baby arrives. Concerns about food insecurity — especially with increased nutritional needs during pregnancy — can add even more stress. And let’s not forget that maternity clothes and newborn supplies come at an additional cost.

Campus food pantries that offer free groceries, pantry items, and hygiene products can offer some financial relief. Many now include baby essentials like diapers or wipes as well. Students can sometimes find free meals at student campus events. While thrift stores aren’t usually located on campus, there are often local exchanges where you can swap clothes for free or a “campus closet” that offers free clothes ranging from casual to professional. The Avi Project also provides food, clothes, baby support, and even housing arrangements, to expectant students in need.

Get Financial Assistance Today
Pregnant college students face many financial challenges and personal pressures, but many students don’t realize how many free resources are available to support them. Whether you need affordable medical care, academic and career resources, or help covering the basics like clothes, food, and housing - you have options. We even offer tuition assistance and help students experiencing unplanned pregnancy find scholarship opportunities. If you’re struggling to find the help you need on campus, or if you’re looking for a support team who understands your unique challenges and needs, contact The Avi Project today at 720-386-6009. It’s completely confidential and we’re available 24/7.

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Looking for an entry-level job with low physical demands or flexible hours? We’re here to help. As a college student navigating pregnancy, you might feel nervous about finding a job that suits your needs. If you’re worried about working around possible fatigue, morning sickness, or doctor appointments, this guide will help you get started with your job search.

Here’s what to look for in a job if you’re pregnant. Keep an eye out for flexible scheduling, remote or hybrid work options, limited travel requirements, limited physical demands, clear maternity policies, a responsive HR team, and benefits like health insurance, short-term disability, and paid parental leave. Keep reading to learn more about the best jobs for pregnant women who are attending college classes.

Remote Jobs
Work-from-home jobs can be a great option for students with crazy schedules in need of work-life balance. Working from home may also offer more flexibility to accommodate unexpected pregnancy symptoms.

• Virtual Assistant: Provides remote administrative support such as scheduling, email management, and task coordination for individuals or businesses.
• Data Entry: Inputs, updates, and maintains information in digital systems or databases with a focus on accuracy and speed.
• Customer Service: Assists customers by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and providing product or service information, often via phone, chat, or email.
• Online Tutoring: Offers academic support or subject-specific instruction to students over video calls or messaging platforms.

Gig Economy Jobs
Gig jobs are short-term engagements where you’re hired to complete specific tasks or projects. Many pregnant students love gig jobs because they have so much control over their schedule, environment, and physical demands. Unfortunately, most gig jobs do not provide benefits like health insurance.

• Freelance Writing or Editing: Creates or refines written content for clients such as blogs, articles, or marketing materials on a flexible, project-based schedule.
• Pet Sitting/Dog Walking: Provides care, companionship, and exercise for pets while their owners are away, either in-home or on scheduled walks.

• Reselling: Sells handmade, vintage, or secondhand items online by sourcing, listing, and shipping products through e-commerce platforms.

• Food Delivery: Picks up and delivers meals or groceries to customers using a personal vehicle or bike, often on a self-chosen schedule.

• Babysitting: Cares for children in the absence of their parents, ensuring safety, basic needs, and entertainment during agreed-upon hours.
• Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart: Delivers food or groceries to customers using your own vehicle or bike, with the ability to choose when and how long you work.

Ways To Make Money Online
Working online can be a good way to supplement income from a part-time job, especially if you find yourself with a couple spare hours here and there outside of typical 9 to 5 work hours.

• Transcription: Earns money by listening to audio recordings and accurately typing them into text format.
• Taking Surveys: Provides feedback or opinions through online questionnaires in exchange for small payments or gift cards.
• App Tester / Website Tester: Gets paid to test the usability and functionality of websites or mobile apps while providing feedback on the user experience.
• Microtasker: Completes simple, repetitive online tasks—like categorizing images or verifying data—for small payments per task.
• Captioning / Subtitling: Adds accurate text to videos by syncing spoken words and sounds with timed captions or subtitles.
• AI Training / Content Tagging: Labels images, text, or audio to help train artificial intelligence systems, often through structured, remote tasks.
• Résumé / Canva Template Seller: Designs and sells downloadable templates for résumés, planners, or branding kits, often through platforms like Etsy.
• Freelance Services for Social Media Management, Blog Writing, or Basic Design: Offers creative or marketing services to individuals or businesses on a contract basis, often through platforms like Fiverr or Upwork.
• Print on Demand – Digital Art, Stickers, Planners, T-Shirts: Sells custom-designed products that are printed and shipped by third-party services when ordered, requiring no inventory.

Jobs On Campus
Looking for a work-study position or a job that doesn’t require extra traveling after class? An on-campus job might be a good fit. Typically colleges have several desk or administrative positions that don’t require long hours on your feet or heavy-lifting.

• Library Assistant: Helps organize, shelve, and check out materials while assisting patrons with library services.
• Library Monitor: Maintains a quiet study environment and enforces library policies.
• Research Assistant: Supports faculty or academic staff by gathering data, analyzing information, and preparing reports.
• Desk Jobs (Residence Halls, Admin Offices): Provides customer service, answers phones, and performs basic administrative tasks.
• Teaching Assistant: Assists instructors with grading, classroom support, and tutoring students.
• Test Proctor: Supervises test-takers to ensure academic integrity and compliance with testing procedures.
• Ticket Booth Attendant: Sells or distributes tickets and provides event-related information to customers.
• Archivist Assistant/Records Clerk: Organizes, files, and maintains access to historical or official documents.
• Building Monitor: Oversees facility access, enforces rules, and reports maintenance or safety issues.
• File Clerk: Sorts, organizes, and retrieves documents for office staff as needed.
• Records Technician: Maintains and updates databases or paper records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Registrar’s Office Data Clerk: Enters and updates student records and supports academic services.
• Transit Information Desk Attendant: Provides schedules, route details, and travel advice to commuters.
• Mailroom Assistant: Sorts, distributes, and processes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Gym Equipment Attendant: Maintains cleanliness and functionality of workout areas and assists gym users.
• ID Card Issuer at Government/Corporate Sites: Verifies identities and produces official ID badges for staff or visitors.

In-Person Jobs
Need a little more social interaction than a virtual job, but not looking for a position on-campus? There are more in-person options out there! Community centers, hotels, museums, salons, and other retail locations always need help.

• Receptionist: Greets visitors, answers phones, and manages appointments or front-desk operations.
• Cashier: Handles customer purchases, processes payments, and provides receipts and change.
• Bookstore Clerk: Assists customers, stocks shelves, and manages book sales and inventory.
• Salon or Spa Assistant: Supports stylists or technicians by cleaning, organizing tools, and scheduling clients.
• Thrift Store/Boutique Associate: Sorts and prices merchandise, assists shoppers, and maintains store displays.
• Retail Associate: Helps customers, stocks products, and ensures a clean, organized sales floor.
• Museum or Gallery Attendant: Greets visitors, provides information, and ensures the security of exhibits.
• Front Desk Assistant at a Small Hotel: Manages guest check-ins/outs, handles reservations, and responds to inquiries.
• Theater/Concert Hall Usher: Guides guests to seats, distributes programs, and assists with crowd management.
• Community Center Receptionist: Greets visitors, answers questions, and assists with scheduling and events.

Whether you’re looking for remote work, a social in-person job, or an easy-going work-study position on campus, this list will get you started in your search. Gig jobs, freelancing, and administrative positions can be a great fit for a busy college student with a growing family. Take the first step today by updating your resume and bookmarking a few job descriptions. Balancing work, school, and family isn’t easy, but it’s absolutely doable!

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You’re having an unplanned pregnancy, and now your boyfriend wants you to get an abortion… but you’re not sure you want to. If you get an abortion, will you regret it? If you don’t get an abortion, will he leave? Will you resent him either way? If this is you right now, you’re understandably facing a whirlwind of doubt, fear, and some very tough questions. Let’s talk about what you can do in a situation like this.

If You’re Hesitating To Get An Abortion
There are many different reasons why you might hesitate to get an abortion, regardless of whether you’re pro-choice or pro-life.

If you’re pro-choice, it’s easy to feel like you’re not accurately representing your beliefs if you choose not to get an abortion. But remember, pro-choice includes the choice to keep a pregnancy, even if it’s unplanned. Having an abortion you don’t want or aren’t sure about, isn’t pro-choice.

If you’re pro-life, you might already know whether you want an abortion or not, but still find it just as hard to make that decision when your partner doesn’t agree with it.

Understanding His Point Of View
Sit down with your partner and have a conversation where you’ll each sincerely attempt to understand each other. 

Find out why he wants you to have an abortion. What are his reasons? They might include fear of responsibility, financial concerns, or simple unpreparedness - this was, after all, unplanned.

Explain why you’re hesitant to have an abortion, and why you might not agree with what he wants. You can understand someone’s perspective, but maintain a different viewpoint. You can understand their reasoning, their emotions, their background, their values, but still… have your own. You might say, “I see where you're coming from, and I understand why you'd feel that way. I just don't see it the same way." You can empathize with someone and still make a different choice.

Remember, understanding why he wants you to have an abortion doesn’t mean you owe it to him to get one. Empathy doesn’t equal obligation. If you feel like you owe it to him to have an abortion that you don’t want, consider whether it could stem from a deeper belief that kindness means compliance, from fear of being alone, from a long-standing pattern of putting others’ needs ahead of your own, or just from a strong desire to avoid disappointing him.

Somewhere in this conversation, you should discuss the different abortion options and what the procedures are like. As with any medical procedure, you should know what will happen before, during, and after the procedure, as well as any long and short-term risks. Your partner should understand what they’re asking you to do, and you need to be able to give informed consent if you’re considering having the procedure.

Talk about all your options - abortion, adoption, and parenting. It’s ok if some options are ruled out very quickly, but you should both have an understanding of why.

Be mindful of any signs that he may be pressuring you. It’s one thing for him to communicate his opinion, it’s another thing to try to coerce or manipulate you. If you recognize signs of coercion, it might not be productive or healthy to continue the conversation at that time.

What Pressure Looks Like
How can you tell whether someone’s just sharing their point of view, or trying to pressure you? Here are some signs to look for.

• Emotional 
  
  • Emotional pressure is usually used to make you feel responsible for someone else’s emotional state or future. It can sound like:
    
  • If you keep the baby, you’re ruining my life.
    
  • If you loved me, you would get an abortion.
    
  • How can you do this to me after everything we’ve been through?
    
• Verbal
  
  • Verbal pressure demeans, dismisses, or badgers you to get you to change your mind. It can sound like:
    
  • You’re not thinking straight - just do it and thank me later.
    
  • Don’t be stupid. This is the only smart option.
    
  • Everyone else in your situation would get an abortion. Why can’t you see that?
    
• Coercive
  
  • Coercive pressure relies on fear or consequences. It can sound like: 
    
  • If you don’t get an abortion, I’m leaving and never looking back.
    
  • If you keep the baby, you’ll have to find somewhere else to live.
    
  • I’ll make sure you regret it if you don’t do what I say.
    

How To Respond To Pressure
If you feel pressured to get an abortion that you’re uncertain about, it can be helpful to use statements that show empathy without compromising your own beliefs. Here are some phrases you might be able to use, if it feels right in your situation.

• “I need space to figure out what I want before I decide.”
  
• “I understand your fears, but I need you to understand mine too.”
  
• “I see where you're coming from, and part of me feels torn because I care. But I also know I’d be saying yes for the wrong reasons — and I don’t want to do that to either of us.”
  
• “I understand that this would make things easier for you, and I really do get why you feel that way. But this is my body, and I’m not comfortable with the procedure. I need that to be respected.”
  
• “I’ve thought a lot about this, and while I know it would relieve some pressure on you, I’m not okay with going through with it. I’m saying no.”
  

It could help to sit down with an objective third party, such as a counselor, if you’re struggling to have these conversations with your partner. If you feel that you’re being pressured to have an abortion, call us today at 720-386-6009 for help and support. We specialize in helping pregnant college students navigate unexpected pregnancies, and it’s completely free and confidential.

The Future Of Your Relationship
Things might not be as bad as they seem. His first reaction isn’t his final reaction. This is tough for both of you, and he might need some time to process the news.

Legally, women usually have the right to decide whether they have an abortion or not. The father doesn’t typically have a legal right to make the decision. If you’re being pressured to get an abortion, that coercion can make it feel like abortion is your only choice - but it’s not. Just because they don’t like your other choice, doesn’t mean you don’t still get to choose.

If you’re worrying about what the future of your relationship might look like, it could go a few directions, including:

If you don’t have an abortion,

• He could step up in unexpected ways and surprise himself and you
  
• He could leave you
  
• He could be overwhelmed with the responsibilities of parenthood
  
• Your relationship will change no matter what
  

If you do have an abortion,

• You could spend the rest of your life resenting him
  
• You could stay together
  
• You could leave him
  
• Your relationship will change no matter what
  

What’s Next?
Have an honest conversation with your boyfriend. Consider getting counseling - call our team any time of night or day at 720-386-6009. Turn to your support system. See a doctor to make sure you’re healthy. Get an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are. If your boyfriend wants you to get an abortion but you’re unsure, hopefully this guide helps you navigate your emotions, find clarity, and stand up for your choice.

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If you’re reading this, you might be facing an unexpected pregnancy and trying to make sense of a difficult situation, and torn between getting an abortion and keeping your baby. No blog article will be able to make that decision for you. However, having clear, thoughtful information can help you feel more confident and supported as you consider your next steps. This post will help you feel a little more grounded as you figure out the best option for you.

When you're facing an unexpected pregnancy, there are three main paths to consider:
- Parenting
- Adoption
- Abortion

There are a few common factors that usually impact someone’s decision to continue the pregnancy or get an abortion:
- Finances
- Social support
- Personal values
- Future goals and plans
- Emotional attachment
- Interest in parenting

The factors that are most important to one person might not matter as much to someone else. Everyone’s situation is unique. With that in mind, let’s talk about common reasons why people may or may not choose each of the three options:

Parenting
Reasons why people choose not to parent:
- They don’t feel prepared to parent right now.
- They don’t want to be a parent, ever.
- They don’t want to raise a child with their current partner.
- They don’t think it’s good timing to become a parent.
- They don’t have enough financial stability.
- They don’t have a good support system.
- Parenting would stop them from pursuing other goals.

Reasons why people choose to parent:
- They always wanted to become a parent.
- Choosing to parent aligns with their values.
- They’re attracted to the joys of parenting.
- They’re emotionally bonded to the baby.
- Parenting gives them purpose and hope for the future.
- They’re uncertain about being able to have kids later on.
- They think they’ll regret aborting or adopting.

Adoption
Reasons why people choose not to have an adoption:
- They feel connected to their baby.
- They’re worried about what would happen to their baby.
- They want the opportunity to be a mother.
- They have concerns about the adoptive process.
- They’re worried about being judged.
- They think the long-term impact will be negative.
- They want to keep the pregnancy a secret.

Reasons why people choose to have an adoption:
- They want more life experience before being responsible for a child.
- They aren’t interested in raising a family.
- They’re not in a healthy or long-term relationship.
- They don’t think they can provide a stable, safe home for a child.
- They want to give adoptive parents the chance to have a family.
- They want to help the child have parents who will care for it.
- They don’t want to have an abortion.

Abortion
Reasons why people choose not to abort:
- They’re willing, or even excited, to parent.
- They would rather let another couple adopt their baby.
- They don’t want to go through the medical procedure.
- Their partner, family, friends, counselor, or confidante are supportive.
- They’re able to get financial assistance.
- They have access to resources that help them pursue their other goals.
- They’re honoring their religious beliefs or personal values.

Reasons why people choose to abort:
- They don’t want to carry the pregnancy to term.
- They don’t want to give birth.
- They have health concerns.
- The pregnancy resulted from a traumatic event.
- They want to move on with their lives relatively quickly.
- They don’t want to go through an adoption.
- They don’t want to parent.

When you’re ready, it might help to set aside some quiet time to think about your situation - a time when you’ll have some privacy and won’t be interrupted. Have some water, a snack, a notepad, and a pen nearby. If you start feeling overwhelmed, take a few deep breaths. While it’s important to have the support of others when making a life-changing decision like this, it can also be helpful to go into those conversations with a good sense of your own situation.

If you want to speak with a licensed counselor, get financial help with medical care or tuition, or find a support group with other students, call or text us at 720-386-6009. Our compassionate confidantes are ready to listen to you and help you understand all of your options any time of day or night (it’s free and completely confidential).

The Avi Project provides all the resources, education, and emotional tools expectant students need to take the fear out of college pregnancy. We're the bridge between college pregnancy and the necessary resources to navigate through it, and we don’t think any student should have to go through it alone.

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Learn how to get help when you’re pregnant in college. From financial resources to emotional support, discover the options available to help you balance school and motherhood. You don’t have to face an unplanned pregnancy alone.

Help Evaluating Choices
Licensed counselors and health specialists can help you understand your options and empower you to make important choices about how to move forward. Typically, they will outline the options of keeping the baby, having an adoption, or having an abortion. When making an important decision like this one, it’s important to explore all the support options available to you. If you have educational goals and a dream career, you don’t have to sacrifice them just because life took an unexpected turn. Call or text our team at 720-386-6009 to be put in touch with a compassionate advisor.

Help With Academic Challenges
As a pregnant student, you’re legally protected. Title IX, a federal law in the US, protects parenting and pregnant college students from sex-based discrimination. It ensures that expectant students have access to the same educational opportunities as other students, including scholarships and financial aid. Familiarizing yourself with Title IX can help when requesting accommodations leave of absence, or deadline extensions. 

Help With Finances
It’s ok if you’re wondering how you’ll be able to afford an unplanned pregnancy in college.Fortunately, there are steps you can take, including making a budget, getting help from government organizations, learning to live frugally, and considering whether to ask your family for financial support. If asking your family for help isn’t an option, there are charitable organizations like The Avi Project that are eager to connect you with financial resources. There are also many scholarships, grants, and tuition assistance programs that are open just for expectant and parenting students.

Help Getting Medical Care
Finding a healthcare provider and understanding your health insurance options can be overwhelming when you’re already navigating a major life change. However, you’ll need medical support regardless of what else happens in the next few months. If you recently found out you’re pregnant, you should have the pregnancy confirmed by a doctor. You’ll also want to have a medical professional to contact in case you experience unexpected health changes. The Avi Project connects students in Colorado with health and wellness specialists and low cost medical care.

Help With Housing
If you’re living in a dorm room, you may need to find a new housing arrangement on campus. If your roommate or housing agreement doesn’t allow for a baby, if your space isn’t big enough, or if your current living situation isn’t conducive to maintaining your health, other on-campus housing may be available. In case you need to find housing off-campus, it’s ok to ask for help finding a safe, clean environment for your family. Charitable organizations like ours specialize in housing assistance for pregnant students.

Help With Emotional Distress
We’re proud to connect students with licensed counselors for crisis counseling and help them find support groups of other students who understand what they’re going through. It’s not uncommon to experience feelings of anxiety or depression when faced with major life changes, especially when they’re unexpected. A counselor can help you work through overwhelming emotions, plan for the future, and feel ready to make difficult decisions.

Help With Your Career
You wanted to go to college, graduate, and start an amazing career. That doesn’t have to change. Being pregnant while in school may present certain challenges, but alternative learning options like online courses, evening classes, or part-time study can keep you moving towards your goals while balancing new responsibilities. Connecting with a mentor who can direct you to internships, networking opportunities, and job fairs in your field can help you progress toward your goals.

Help in Colorado
We’re here to support pregnant college students across Colorado, connecting them with a variety of resources including licensed counselors, medical care, career counselors, and adoption services. We have a dedicated team ready to support you at several Colorado campuses, including Denver, Lakewood, Golden, Fort Collins, Greeley, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. Text or call us at 720-386-6009 to learn more - it’s confidential and commitment-free.
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