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Why so many poor kids who get into college don’t end up enrolling

When the bread crumbs end, students get lost in the American education system.

Vox / August 03, 2018

NDNU a Place to ‘Do Good and Do Well’ for Bay Area Students

At NDNU, there are first-generation and financial literacy programs as well as a faculty-student ratio of 11:1.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / August 03, 2018

FMU preparing to launch 'First Generation' initiative

This initiative will also engage academic support services to help the students attain their educational goals.

SCNOW / August 03, 2018

Real-Life Advice from First-Generation College Students Who Made it to Med School

For the first people in their families to attend or complete college, the notion of med school might seem daunting. Three U-M students share tips for success.

University of Michigan / August 03, 2018

Convening Interview: The Suder Foundation

Eric and Deb Suder, founders of The Suder Foundation, discuss the partnership with NASPA and how the building of the Center is critical to their mission.

FirstGen Forward / August 03, 2018

What Parents Can Give Their College Students That Money Can't Buy

Emotional support has demonstrated to be more beneficial to low-income and/or first-generation college students, than financial support parents are providing.

UVA Today / August 02, 2018

First Generation College Students Face Challenges in Achieving a Degree

Every student deserves to have the necessary supports to attain a college degree.

ACT / August 01, 2018

Center Strategic Priorities

The Center has identified four strategic priority themes: Connect & Recognize; Knowledge Creation & Evidence-based Practices; Innovation & Scalable Approaches; and Thought Leadership & Advocacy.

FirstGen Forward / August 01, 2018

Cracking the code on first-gen college student success

The University of California has made a system-wide commitment to influencing first-generation student success.

University of California / July 31, 2018

Convening Interview: Kevin Kruger, President, NASPA

Hear from NASPA President, Kevin Kruger, Ph.D., as he discusses barriers to improving first-generation student success in the next five years, opportunities emerging from the Convening, and more.

FirstGen Forward / July 30, 2018

Partnership Creates Transfer Pathways for California’s Community College Students

Through a first-ever partnership, community college transfer students will now have access to a wider range of higher education opportunities.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / July 25, 2018

FAFSA for Your Phone

The Department of Education is taking another step toward mobile access to the federal student aid application making the federal student aid process fully accessible from devices like your cellphone.

Inside Higher Ed / July 24, 2018

Lessons Learned About Dual Enrollment

There are many challenges to dual enrollment and to ensure student success those factors must be addressed.

Inside Higher Ed / July 18, 2018

First-generation students are the future of higher ed in Texas

Considering the lifetime impacts a college education can have, first-generation-focused programs are an investment in Texas' development.

Dallas News / July 18, 2018

Study indicates free textbooks boost grades

Research at the University of Georgia has shown that students given free course material not only save money but get better grades.

Education Dive / July 17, 2018

Why 20-Somethings Make Terrific College Counselors for Low-Income Students

Next to their peers, students served by the corps say parents are their biggest influencers when it comes to making decisions about college.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / July 17, 2018

Who Lives in Education Deserts?

For most college students, place matters. And closer is often better. But what happens when there’s no college nearby?

The Chronicle of Higher Education / July 17, 2018

Summer Research Experience Prepares First-gen, Minority Students for Graduate School

This summer, 17 first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students conducted research and prepared for graduate school at UNCG.

UNCG Now / July 16, 2018