First-generation college students are less alone than they were a decade ago. Today, more than half of America’s undergraduate students have parents who never got bachelor’s degrees. Many ...

Student-run organizations, like First Gen United at GWU, help connect new students to a larger cohort of first-generation students across their college or campus, and host social and academic events.

For first-generation college students like me, this is a common reality. In 2018, I was eager to start my college career at California State University, Northridge. I didn’t know anyone there — or ...

What First Generation College Students Really Need Students who are the first in their family to attend college cite mental health support as the single most important resource schools can provide.

First-generation college students across the U.S. bring dedication, grit and fresh perspectives to their higher education institutions. Many of them also face more academic and financial ...

Applying for college, figuring out financial aid and navigating enrollment is challenging for any college student. But first-generation college students tend to face additional hurdles since they ...

As a first-generation college graduate and the first-ever female, Hispanic president of St. Edward’s University in Austin, I deeply understand the value of higher education for all. Education is ...

A t Indiana University South Bend, first-generation college students make up 32% of our total student population. That percentage translates into nearly 1,500 students.

Selected first gen students will arrive on campus between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Student/parent welcome reception and panel from 2:30–4 p.m. Campus tours from 4–5 p.m. Student/Family dinner from 5–6 ...

Provides support and resources to students in the First-Generation Scholars Program and puts on campus wide first-generation college student events. National First-Generation College Student ...

At Indiana University South Bend, first-generation college students make up 32% of our total student population. That percentage translates into nearly 1,500 students.

In 2017, the council helped launch National First-Generation College Celebration Day, which spotlights these students’ and graduates’ achievements every Nov. 8.