First Generation
In 2015-16, according to NASPA, 56% of undergraduates nationally were first-generation college students (neither parent had a bachelor's degree), and 59% of these students were also the first sibling in their family to go to college.
- First Generation Students are more likely to attend community colleges.
- They choose careers that give back to their communities.
- They may not know that they're a first generation college student.
- They're less likely to have a mentor.
7 Fast Facts about your First Generation Students
Coastline would like to highlight stories of faculty, classified personnel, and administrators who are first generation students:
- Where did you go; what was your first generation experience?
- What did you do to help you succeed?
- What advice do you have for being a successful online learner?
- What college resource do you wish you had taken advantage of?
- Any words of encouragement for fellow first generation students?
Resources to assist and support First Generation Students: