Being the first in your family to attend higher education can be a rewarding and exciting experience. But research shows that first-generation college students also face challenges, often related ...

First-gen students make up 30 percent of Drexel. First-gen students also tend to identify with being a student of color ...

Statistics from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators indicate that about 56% of undergraduates ...

Additional coverage of the first-generation student survey covers the background and challenges of this population, plus their high expectations and multifaceted postgraduation goals. Request access ...

Education is a human right regardless of one’s background, and access and ... At St. Edward’s, we are fully committed to first-generation students, but commitment is just the start.

First-generation students can also feel a lack of belonging compared to other students depending on their socioeconomic background. According to the Brookings Institution, about 51% of students ...

Next year, he'll graduate, but he expects that he'll always identify as a first-generation college student given his parents' background and education. He's grateful to them, but knows there are ...

Midland College offers new programs and info sessions to help first-generation students and their families navigate college ...

First-generation college students have a special understanding of one another ... It is an honor to be able to represent my family and background in this space. I am from Buffalo, NY, a child of two ...

With their shared Latina background, Burgos was an ideal mentor for Pineda, guiding her through the complexities of college life as a first-gen student and the unique challenges of being a child of ...

“Being a first-generation student myself, it’s great to help ... re able to see more perspectives and have a wider array of background,” Molenaar said. Ta attended Colorado State University ...

For first-generation law students and attorneys, this guidance may be far less accessible or entirely absent. Individuals ...