First-generation students face a host of barriers when they go to college. Terms commonly used in higher ed, like “registrar,” “provost” or “credit hours,” can be mystifying. They’re confronted with a ...

・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 ...

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 ...

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.

First-Gen at Purdue University. First-generation students are defined as those students that come from families where their parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. Every year ...