First Generation Students
Are You a First Generation Student?
If you are the first one in your family (not including your siblings) to attend post-secondary education, you are a First Generation Student!
As a first generation student you may face unique experiences in and outside of post-secondary school. We are eager to support you throughout your time at Toronto Film School and look forward to answering your questions and connecting with you!
Tips for First Generation Students
What Services are available for First Generation Students?
At TFS, you have financial advisors who are ready to answer any questions you have. Whether it includes government sponsored student assistance programs, or paying on your own, there is always someone available to talk to when you have financial questions. Contact us and we can get you connected with one of our financial advisors.
If you ever have questions, comments, or concerns about your program during the duration of your time at TFS, you can speak with your program director(s) or your campus principal. Click here for the directory, or contact us and we’ll put you in touch.
- Hassle Free Clinic: provides free medical and counselling services in many areas of sexual health. Located in downtown Toronto.
- Sherbourne Health Centre: Sherbourne Health Centre offers a wide range of primary healthcare programs and services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirited, intersex, queer or questioning individuals. Their goal is to provide dignified, non-judgmental services to help clients feel better, cope better with day-to-day challenges and address specific LGBTQ health issues.
- Click here for a database of additional sexual health clinics throughout the city of Toronto.
- The University Health Network (UHN) publishes an LGBTQ Community Services and Resources Directory. Click here to download.
The best advice and knowledge you can get about the TFS experience comes from our current students! The Toronto Film School Peer Mentoring Program is a great way for you to have conversations with current students who are eager to share their experiences.
If you would like to find out more about your program from a student perspective, get advice on how to balance school priorities, or about life outside of school, speak to a peer mentor! Click here for more information.
TFS has campuses throughout the city. For a list of resources you can use to find housing near your campus, please click here, or contact us.
The best advice and knowledge you can get about the TFS experience comes from our current students! The Toronto Film School Peer Mentoring Program is a great way for you to have conversations with current students who are eager to share their experiences.
If you would like to find out more about your program from a student perspective, get advice on how to balance school priorities, or about life outside of school, speak to a peer mentor! Click here for more information.
Staff members, who were also first generation students, are here to talk, offer advice, or assist you! Connect with your campus Student Services team.