First-generation college students are less alone than they were a decade ago. Today, more than half of America’s undergraduate students have parents who never got bachelor’s degrees.

But research shows that first-generation college students also face challenges, often related to economic and social factors, at phases of the higher education process from application to graduation.

And now, almost six years after starting college, my resources are being stretched thin. For first-generation college students like me, this is a common reality. In 2018, I was eager to start my ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. First-generation college students across the U.S. bring dedication, grit and fresh perspectives to their higher education institutions.

figuring out financial aid and navigating enrollment is challenging for any college student. But first-generation college students tend to face additional hurdles since they often have different ...

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. As a ...

Focused leadership and community support on campus through academic, psychosocial, and financial resources, is key to first-generation students successfully completing college. At St. Edward’s ...

At Indiana University South Bend, first-generation college students make up 32% of our total student population. That percentage translates into nearly 1,500 students. These students are the first ...

Students who are the first in their family to attend college cite mental health support as the single most important resource schools can provide. Supporting First Gen College Students This fall ...