The Future is FirstGen

FirstGen Forward (FGF) is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students. We partner with higher education, philanthropy, business, the public sector, and others to catalyze first-generation student success. This website provides context for the current state of first-generation student success, shares current conversations and scholarly literature, offers access to programs and services, and highlights opportunities for engagement with FGF and committed colleagues.

 

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54% of undergraduate students in the United States identify as first-generation
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First-generation students graduate at a rate of 20% versus 49% for continuing-generation students
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The median parental income of continuing-generation students has risen almost 15% ($90,000 to $103,000) while the parental income for first-generation students remained constant at $41,000, emphasizing the need for increased financial support for first-generation students
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First-generation students have a lower median salary and expect to earn advanced degrees at a lower rate than their continuing-generation peers
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FirstGen Forward Network

The FirstGen Forward Network provides a three-phase approach to scaling holistic first-generation student success by engaging and empowering higher education institutions to transform the first-generation student experience, advance academic and co-curricular outcomes, and build more inclusive institutional structures.

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