・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 ...

Labeling a college applicant “first generation” has long been a way to identify students who may need extra support navigating college life. But new research from Common App suggests that binary first ...

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 ...

Florida International University has been named one of 18 champions of first-generation student success in 2025 by FirstGen Forward, a nationwide initiative by NASPA (the National Association for ...

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 ...

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 ...