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The subtle ways colleges discriminate against poor students, explained with a cartoon

The current higher education structure stunts upward mobility and makes college a finishing school for the affluent.

Vox / September 12, 2018

Easing The Transition: 3 Pieces of Advice for Supporting First-Generation or Underrepresented Students on Your Campus

First-generation graduate and Ph.D. candidate shares three pieces of advice for other first-generation college students.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / September 11, 2018

'A new era’ for first-gen students

This is the first installment of the semester-long, collaborative series “First-Gen UT,” which will share the stories of first-generation Longhorns.

The Daily Texan / September 11, 2018

11 Common FAFSA® Mistakes

The 2019–20 FAFSA® will be available October 1! If you plan to attend college between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020, complete your FAFSA form ASAP!

U.S. Department of Education / September 11, 2018

STUDENT VOICE: The first in my family to go to college, thanks to a scholarship — and a borrowed van

A first-generation student shares her first-generation journey!

Hechringer Report Logo / September 10, 2018

Survey finds 85% of underserved students have access to only one digital device

The digital divide, the gap between students who lack access to technology and those who don't, is compounding equity problems within U.S. schools.

Education Dive / September 10, 2018

CSUF’s 2018 Titan Convocation welcomes students and faculty with a surprise rap video

CSUF continues to demonstrate their commitment to student success, particularly first-generation student success with a fun rap!

Daily Titan / September 09, 2018

Filing Your FAFSA Just Got Easier

Here's what you need to know about applying for college financial aid on your smartphone

Consumer Reports / September 06, 2018

New program aims to ease college transition for first-generation students

The First Look Program, aims to help first-generation students by creating community, sense of belonging, and bolster support.

The Ithacan / September 04, 2018

First-generation matters at all levels of education

Dr. Laura Alamillo, Interim Dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development, has launched the First-Generation Matters mentorship program

Fresno State Kremen School of Education and Human Development / September 04, 2018

Quapaw Nation joins Oklahoma College Application Week

The Quapaw Nation's higher education department will hold its first College Application Week, beginning Monday, Sept. 17.

The Joplin Globe / September 04, 2018

Weeks of Welcome encourage students to stay enrolled

University-sponsored events encourage first-generation students to become a part of the Aggie community.

The Utah Statesman / September 03, 2018

First-Gen Spotlight on Campus

A First-Gen Journey

University of Florida - Student Affairs: First Generation / August 30, 2018

MASAI mentor program updates aim to assist student retention

This peer mentor program is focused on the retention of first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented first-year students.

Illinois State University / August 27, 2018

Students are dropping out of college before even starting. Here’s how educators are trying to stop the trend.

Many institutions are finding innovative ways to communicate with incoming students to promote enrollment.

Washington Post / August 25, 2018

A Syllabus For College Transition

The transition to college is challenging, this article navigates some must know tips.

Forbes / August 24, 2018

OPINION: ‘I thought everyone else deserved to be there and I didn’t’

Ensuring that admitted first-generation, low-income students show up to campus

Hechringer Report Logo / August 21, 2018

First-Generation UVA and Local Students Are Rising Together

Rise Together gives students an outlet and provides an opportunity for the first-generation UVA undergrads to sit down with the AVID students.

UVA Today / August 17, 2018