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27.4% of students 19–23 years old. 35.6% of students 24–29 years old. 42.1% of students 30–39 years old. 50.2% of students 40 years old or older. A review of the literature on first-generation college students published by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC) cites a 2001 study which reported that 31% of first-generation ...
“Being a first-generation college student comes with its unique challenges, from academic preparedness to financial struggles and more,” Angeli Johnson, Instructional Designer at the Center ...
TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects.
Amairani was accepted into its First Scholars program, a competitive offer for first-generation college students that would provide her with a $2,500 scholarship per semester for four years. The ...
Educational interventions for first-generation college students ( FGCS) are programs intended to provide resources and make education more attainable and desirable for FGCS and their families. A study by Alex Casillas has identified that "FGCS […] face greater pressure not to go to college, either because of a lack of role models or because ...
College can be a tough place for anyone, especially for those being the first one from their families to attend
College presents a new world of opportunity, and a new world of risks. Communal living spaces, less-than-sanitary conditions, and irregular sleeping habits all can leave students vulnerable to ...
t. e. The history of higher education in the United States begins in 1636 and continues to the present time. American higher education is known throughout the world for its dramatic expansion. It was also heavily influenced by British models in the colonial era, and German models in the 19th century.