First-Generation Guide

What is a first-generation college student?

Students whose legal guardians either never earned a bachelors degree or attended college. Nearly one-third of students who attend ßÙßÇÂþ»­ are first-generation. A significant proportion of low-income, first-generation college students leave college within six years without obtaining their degree.

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Tips for College Success

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