First-generation students face a host of barriers when they go to college. Terms commonly used in higher ed, like “registrar,” “provost” or “credit hours,” can be mystifying. They’re confronted with a ...

・Federal law defines a first-generation college student as someone whose parent or parents did not complete a four-year degree, but colleges sometimes use their own definitions. ・First-generation ...

Mara Tieken's new book Educated Out Educated Out shares the stories of nine rural, first-generation students navigating life at an elite liberal arts college. (Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College) ...

First-generation college students are entering higher education and graduate school in record numbers. However, a new study reveals they still face significantly lower graduation rates than peers ...

First-generation students are twice as likely to leave college without completing a bachelor’s degree than their peers, even if they come from higher-income backgrounds and come to college ...

Each year on November 8, colleges and universities across the country recognize National First-Generation College Student Day, a celebration of students who are the first in their families to pursue ...

This story has been updated. When no one in your family has gone to college, applying to a higher education institution and choosing a career can feel confusing and intimidating. Some students also ...

BOONE, N.C. — Thousands of college students are arriving at Appalachian State University this week. The enrollment at the university, which includes the Hickory campus, is more than 21,000 students.

At Texas Woman's University, first generation students often participate in the "G-Force" program, in which they help prospective college students fill out applications and apply for financial aid.

It means that neither your parents/guardians or grandparents attended college and earned a four-year degree. Being a first generation college student means you are a trailblazer, a pioneer, and it is ...

First-Gen at Purdue University. First-generation students are defined as those students that come from families where their parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. Every year ...