First Gen Circle is more than a phrase—it’s a movement and mindset that celebrates and supports students and faculty who are the first in their families to attend college. It’s about recognizing, ...

"The data in this report reinforce the importance of supporting our first-generation students to and through degree or credential attainment," said Maurice Jones, CEO of FirstGen Forward.

Senior year of high school my dad plopped a 4-inch thick tax binder on my table when I asked him what his gross income was.

We also offer Groups Scholars, an all-inclusive program for first-generation college students. And we are a member of the Class of 2024 FirstGen Forward Network, a devoted community of ...

But I feel like when you pursue higher education, you can have more internship opportunities, network, meet new people, study abroad, and just more opportunities that my parents never got to do.” ...

Florida International University has been named one of 18 champions of first-generation student success in 2025 by FirstGen Forward, a nationwide initiative by NASPA (the National Association for ...

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, today announced the release of the first research brief in its new series ...

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, today announced the release of the first research brief in its new series, ...