An Initiative Of NASPA and The Suder Foundation

Programs & Services

The Center is your one-stop destination for improving institutional approaches to first-generation student success. Here you’ll find opportunities to engage with dedicated colleagues and learn about First Scholars programming. Engage and interact with the programs and services included below, offering training resources, technical assistance options, first-generation success speakers and a national recognition program for institutions demonstrating commitment to first-generation student success.

Programs and Services

CatalystFIRST

First-generation Success Speakers

First Scholars

Transforming your institution with first-generation student success.

First-gen Forward^TM

A recognition program for higher education institutions committed to first-generation student success.

First-Generation College Celebration

Join the Council for Opportunity in Education, Center for First-generation Student Success and institutions across the nation on November 8, 2021 for annual First-Generation College Celebration!