Falcon Links

Helping former foster and systems involved youth move forward

Investing in Your Future

The goal of Falcon Links at UW-River Falls is to provide guidance, support, and resources for students who have been in foster care, have been homeless, or have been involved in other systems and have an interest in pursuing higher education. 

Connecting High School students

Connect with the a Falcon Links Liaison about advice about scholarships and grants, help with the admission process, support in navigation of FAFSA, college preparatory plans, and UW-River Falls visit opportunities.

Benefits for Falcon Links students attending UW-River Falls

Connect with a Falcon Links Liaison about scholarship and grant opportunities, life skills support, academic navigation, community resources, and connecting with other Falcon Links students.

Help navigating UW-River Falls support services such as

• Ability Services
• Health and Counseling services
• On campus living
• On campus job applications

Help navigating River Falls community resources such as

• River Falls Community Food Pantry
• Transportation needs
• Community Closet (clothes/business and job interview clothes)
• Off campus job applications

Falcon Links Staff