When he was still in high school, Misa Beltran-Guzman, director of first-generation programs at Bates, had a preview of many of the culture shocks experienced by first-gen college students. A ...

The First Generation College Celebration is held annually on Nov. 8. First-generation students have unique strengths and challenges, and it can be very helpful for you to connect with people who share ...

First-generation students make up half of all undergraduates, but only one quarter of them retain and graduate with a degree. A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research analyzed ...

Institutions that aspire to be truly inclusive must go beyond scholarships and access policies to embed financial literacy, ...

Pursuing a college degree or vocational training brings new opportunities for learning, personal growth and life experiences.

For Johns Hopkins senior and first-generation college student Trace Terrell, a central part of his Hopkins experience has been mental health advocacy. Whether serving as president for the Active Minds ...

It means that neither your parents/guardians or grandparents attended college and earned a four-year degree. Being a first generation college student means you are a trailblazer, a pioneer, and it is ...

Each year on November 8, colleges and universities across the country recognize National First-Generation College Student Day, a celebration of students who are the first in their families to pursue ...

At Texas Woman's University, first generation students often participate in the "G-Force" program, in which they help prospective college students fill out applications and apply for financial aid.