First Gen Students

I’m First!, an initiative of UStrive, is an online community celebrating first-generation college students.

Go College! Now is a bilingual web platform to inspire a college-going culture by providing free access to the award winning film First Generation and college planning resources for students, parents, and educators to help students transition from high school to college and beyond.

The mission of the Black First-Gen Collective is to support, study and disseminate intentional research, praxis and policy that specifically explores, interrogates, unpacks and disaggregates the unique experiences of Black first-generation undergraduate and graduate or professional school students.

The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students. This website provides context for the current state of first-generation student success, shares current conversations and scholarly literature, offers access to programs and services, and highlights opportunities for engagement with the Center and committed colleagues.

The CSN provides resources, social support, and encouragement to help first-generation college students reach their full potential at school, in the world, and in the workforce. The network connects students with professional mentors, prepares students to enter professional career paths, and collaborates with the wider business community to create innovative solutions to increase college success rates and build a socioeconomically diverse talent pipeline.

Students Rising Above is an award-winning nonprofit organization that enables low-income, first-generation college students to attend a four-year college and secure a career-ladder job.

Established in 2021, the National Leadership Society of First Generation College Students, a.k.a. FirstGen Society, is a national social organization dedicated specifically for first generation college students and alumni.