However, researchers note that first-generation students who do complete their degrees often demonstrate strong motivation to continue their education. According to an RTI International report, 65% of ...
First-Generation College Students ("First-Gen") are those who are attending college and have parents that did not complete a four year degree, regardless of other education obtained within the family ...
Mara Tieken's new book Educated Out Educated Out shares the stories of nine rural, first-generation students navigating life at an elite liberal arts college. (Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College) ...
A series of events will celebrate First-Generation college students the week of Nov. 4-8 at UNG. Article By: Denise Ray First-Generation college students will be honored at a series of events during ...
First-generation students make up about one-third of college applicants, according to 2024 data from the Common App, but only 24 percent of first-generation college students graduate with a bachelor’s ...
Discover how Access Academies transformed Jaleigh's life, guiding her to St. Louis University debt-free. Could this be the ...
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 ...