There are several resources on campus for first-generation and low-income students. From funding opportunities to a student-run resource center, we can help you settle in to college life. At Smith, we ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Going to college is a big moment, especially if you're the first one in your family to attend college. At UMKC , 49% of its undergraduate class identifies as first-generation ...

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 ...

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 ...

First-generation students are twice as likely to leave college without completing a bachelor’s degree than their peers, even if they come from higher-income backgrounds and come to college ...

First-generation students make up about one-third of college applicants, according to 2024 data from the Common App, but only 24 percent of first-generation college students graduate with a bachelor’s ...

Navigating college can be a nerve-racking and stressful process for students, and first-generation students are no exception. However, for first-generation students — as the first in their families to ...

In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

A new school year has begun, and many students are embarking on an exciting yet unfamiliar journey: their first year of college. This moment of transition presents different challenges for those who ...

At Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Online Campus, approximately 40% of its learners are first-generation college students. We are honored to be entrusted with these learners and their ...