Higher education can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re the first person in your family to go to college. While first-generation students face unique challenges when applying to and paying ...

・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 ...

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, ...

I graduated from high school in 2020. Cap and gown. My principal in a suit on a livestream, reading names one by one. When he reached mine, I turned my tassel. I shut the laptop. And I sat in the ...

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, ...

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 ...

The College of Life Sciences held a first-generation luncheon in the Wilkinson Student Center on Nov. 17. The event was held to connect first-generation college students with mentors and resources to ...

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First-generation students often must learn to advocate for themselves and navigate complex financial and professional paths. The experience can create a sense of isolation from family who may not ...