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27.4% of students 19–23 years old. 35.6% of students 24–29 years old. 42.1% of students 30–39 years old. 50.2% of students 40 years old or older. A review of the literature on first-generation college students published by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC) cites a 2001 study which reported that 31% of first-generation ...
“Being a first-generation college student comes with its unique challenges, from academic preparedness to financial struggles and more,” Angeli Johnson, Instructional Designer at the Center ...
First-generation college students face significant hurdles. But the University of Memphis has put several programs in place to help them vault those. U of M's undergrad student body is 34% first ...
According to USCB, the first generation of immigrants is composed of individuals who are foreign-born, which includes naturalized citizens, lawful permanent residents, protracted temporary residents (such as long-staying foreign students and migrant workers, but not tourists and family visitors), humanitarian migrants (such as refugees and asylees), and even unauthorized migrants.
TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects.
Educational interventions for first-generation college students ( FGCS) are programs intended to provide resources and make education more attainable and desirable for FGCS and their families. A study by Alex Casillas has identified that "FGCS […] face greater pressure not to go to college, either because of a lack of role models or because ...
Sep. 28—The University of Colorado Boulder increased its financial and academic support this fall for first-generation students through new and expanded programs. The Lattice Scholars Program is ...
First generation college students are often from minority backgrounds, and are expected to fulfill half of college populations by 2023; they will make an impact on the future of the workforce and it is just as important to provide them with the tools they need.