First-Generation Families
We understand there are many checklist items to take care of before your student is admitted and starts classes on campus. As we've mentioned in our Overview & Advice section, each family's experience will be different. Along those lines, we also know that for some families and parents this experience will be completely new.
Having a student who is the first member of a family to attend college brings a great sense of pride to a family. For parents of a first-generation college student, we want to help you navigate this transition for you and your student. To do so, we have collected some resources to assist with this journey.
Helpful Links & Articles for First Generation Families
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- Find College Scholarships for First-in-the-Family Students - U.S. News & World Report
- FirstInTheFamily.org
- Five Things Families of First-Gen Students Need to Know - Huffington Post
- Guilt Is One Of The Biggest Struggles First-Gen Students Face - Washington Post
- The Long Way Round: Insights From A First Generation College Student - Huffington Post
- 9 Top Scholarships for First-Gen College Students - NerdWallet.com
