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UT Austin’s Achieves Highest Four-Year Graduation Rate in its History

Among the percent of UT Austin’s most recent graduates, a record number of minority, first-generation and Pell-eligible students graduated in comparison to 2012.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / September 27, 2018

UNCF Lauds Congress for Increased Funding for HBCUs, Low-Income, First-Gen Students

This bill significantly increases funding for HBCUs and low-income, first-generation college students.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / September 27, 2018

The Trouble With College Finances

Those of us in education who work with high school students and their parents need to do more to help with the financial side of college, argues Terri E. Givens.

Inside Higher Ed / September 27, 2018

Social Mobility Comes at a Cost

How do selective colleges understand the challenges first-gen students face when they are surrounded by much wealthier families?

The Chronicle of Higher Education / September 23, 2018

Leaning in and moving forward

SCTCC provides education and training that WORKS…for individuals, families, and the entire community.

SC Times / September 21, 2018

Report: Counselors Need Better Training to Help Students Apply to Colleges

High school counselors play a key role in assisting first-generation students complete their FAFSA and understand their financial aid opportunity.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / September 20, 2018

What Is A First Generation College Student?

Helpful information on the first-generation student identity, challenges, and opportunities.

College Factual / September 18, 2018

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TRIO Programs: Paving the Way for Diverse Students in Higher Education

TRIO Student Support Services are essential; by providing strategies, workshops, and resources to support students.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / September 18, 2018

First-Gen...The Tradition Begins

First-Gen Network kick-off August 2018 during Texas A&M's Howdy Week for incoming freshman and transfer students.

Texas A&M Education and Human Development / September 18, 2018

College Admission Deans Tell Students #WhyApply

ACAC and ACE partner to increase the number of college applications and greater access to higher education.

Forbes / September 14, 2018

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