First-generation students, who face unique challenges, have access to special support systems and financial resources.

Efforts to 'visualize' first-generation college students and connect them to support have a long history, particularly in the United States.The U.S. has a long history, but there is no single ...

Before the fall semester begins, a small group of incoming engineering and computing students at the University of South Carolina move into their residence halls early. They walk around campus before ...

First-generation students can face a range of challenges in college, from financial barriers and feelings of isolation to navigating complex university systems without the guidance of family members ...

Deciding whether to pursue a bachelor’s degree is a monumental choice, especially for students whose parents have not attended college themselves. College opens doors to socio-economic opportunity, ...

The Trump administration wants to eliminate a series of programs intended to help disadvantaged students in Kentucky and ...

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 ...

Being the first in your family to attend college can mean entering an unfamiliar system without the same knowledge or networks some of your peers have—from knowing where to turn for help to navigating ...

ALLENDALE, MI – Approximately 47% of Grand Valley State University’s new undergraduates are first-generation college students ...

Student support services at U.S. universities are often centered on siloed, rigid categories: undergraduate athletes and non-athletes, domestic and international students, or first-generation and ...

The First Generation College Celebration is held annually on Nov. 8. First-generation students have unique strengths and challenges, and it can be very helpful for you to connect with people who share ...

When he was still in high school, Misa Beltran-Guzman, director of first-generation programs at Bates, had a preview of many of the culture shocks experienced by first-gen college students. A ...