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, ...

・Federal law defines a first-generation college student as someone whose parent or parents did not complete a four-year degree, but colleges sometimes use their own definitions. ・First-generation ...

This story has been updated. When no one in your family has gone to college, applying to a higher education institution and choosing a career can feel confusing and intimidating. Some students also ...

NORTH MANKATO — Beatriz Rivera wanted to do more than just survive. As a first-generation college student attending South Central College, Rivera’s path to higher education began with her family’s ...

The First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) is held annually across the country on Nov. 8 to raise awareness of first-generation students and commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act of ...

(The Center Square) – First-generation college students are entering higher education and graduate school in record numbers. However, a new study reveals they still face significantly lower graduation ...

When you’re the first in your family to earn a college degree, it’s a major milestone, not just for you, but for generations to come. First-gen college students broke through the barrier to make ...

Since her freshman year, Sheila Robledo ’26 of Alton, Texas, has spent a lot of time in Bates’ Student Center for Belonging and Community. “It’s just one of my favorite places on campus, to be honest, ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong campus in Savannah marks a milestone in its ongoing effort to recognize and support first-generation college students. The institution ...