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First Generation Students

It means that neither your parents/guardians or grandparents attended college and earned a four-year degree. Being a first generation college student means you are a trailblazer, a pioneer, and it is ...
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Honoring trailblazers: Celebrating first-generation students in medicine

Each year on November 8, colleges and universities across the country recognize National First-Generation College Student Day, a celebration of students who are the first in their families to pursue ...
Smith College

For First Generation and Low-Income Students

First generation (first-gen) students are those who are first in their families to attend a four-year college and low-income students are those whose expected family contributions to their college ...
Inside Higher Ed

Recognizing First-Gen Student Athletes

First-generation students can often feel alone or isolated on their college campuses, but a new initiative at the University of Texas, San Antonio, seeks to put first-generation student athletes in ...
news.ucsc

Celebrating First-Gen Slugs: Empowering students, strengthening community

UC Santa Cruz Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) is proud to celebrate National First-Generation Week, taking place November 3–7, with a series of events honoring the resilience, leadership, and ...
Calvin College

First-gen student discovering purpose and community at Calvin

Judith Mukamurenzi ‘27 is a junior at Calvin University, majoring in finance and marketing and minoring in ministry leadership. As a first-generation college student, she’s aiming to be the first in ...
The Red & Black

Attending UGA as a first-generation student

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. In a world where higher education is often seen as the key to success, first ...
Calvin College

First-gen student finds support and belonging at Calvin

Elaina El-Khoury ‘27 is studying operations and supply chain management & business analytics at Calvin University. El-Khoury, who hails from Lebanon, is a first-generation college student, meaning she ...
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DMACC joins network of universities collaborating for first-gen student support

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Des Moines Area Community College is recommitting itself to supporting first-generation college students with its admittance to the FirstGen Forward Network, ...

Patch AM: How a Hackettstown first-gen student became Centenary’s top graduate

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First Generation & Transfer Students

You can study abroad and still stay on track academically and financially. Programs vary in length: summer, short-term, semester, and year-long options. Many programs allow you to complete major, ...