At universities across the United States, the number of first-generation students—or students whose parents don’t hold bachelor’s degrees—has steadily ticked up in recent years. According to data from ...

If I did it, so can you! Being a first-generation and low-income student has shaped me into the strong, hardworking, and independent woman that I am graduating as. There are several resources on ...

For example, 60% of MSU Denver students are the first in their family to pursue a college degree. CU’s first-generation numbers are not as robust as those other Colorado colleges — and tuition ...

We’ve heard the story before: the first-generation college student who beats the odds, navigates campus life without a roadmap, and earns a degree for their family, their community and themselves.

For example, we have developed an integrated framework to decrease student debt and increase access to outside scholarships. In addition to the success team, we provide first-generation ...

Are you a first-generation UAB student looking for support, guidance, and community? Then, become a First Blazer! The First Blazers program supports first-gen UAB students at any stage of their ...