Unlike more visible under-represented groups, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and similarly identified (LGBT+) persons cannot be readily recognized. The goal of this session is to promote inclusivity and advocacy for LGBT+ people and their allies, as well as lay out some basic foundational knowledge for staff to more sensitively deal with issues faced by LGBT+ identified students and families. In addition, we will facilitate discussion of some issues specific to Financial Aid, including recent changes due to Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and other topics pertaining to LGBT+ students such as name changes, Dependency Overrides, and shelter instability in the LGBT+ communities.