Basic Knowledge
What is a first generation college student?
Your parents did not complete a higher education such as a college or university degree
Some students feel left out, like a feeling of other students “just know” what to do can be a feeling of what?
Feeling like everyone else gets something you don’t
Has lots of facts about college and can get free waiver for applications, including SAT
College Board
Money given on excellence through extracurriculars and academics
Scholarships
Who runs the Gen One program at Towson?
Student Success Programs
True or False: Many immigrants are first generation.
True
Some students can feel this when it comes to academic and social performance and may feel that they are not good or smart enough for college
Self-doubt
Where is a common office that you can ask for some support as a first gen student
Academic Offices
Fill out paperwork about your and your parents’ financial status
FAFSA
What is the program that provides help to high schoolers who are preparing to go to college?
CROP (College Readiness Outreach Program)
Are you still considered a first-generation student if your older sibling goes to college?
Yes
There is something truly special and exciting about graduating college as a first gen college student you should feel
Pride
Who can younger students speak to when trying to get advice from someone who has been through the same process?
Other older first-generation students
Earn money by taking on tasks
A job
The program also provides on-campus residence and offers first-generation, first-year college students peer-to-peer mentorship living arrangements
SAGE (students achieve goals through education)
What kind of household do first gen students normally come from?
Low income
It can be difficult to find what for first generation students
Support and resources
A popular book for first generation students with advice about going to college
First in the Family
Money given based on financial status
Grants
Who hosts first generation celebration day?
Division of Student Affairs or another accepted answer Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity
First generation college students are more likely to attend what kind of institutions?
2-year or private institutions
Trying to navigate financial problems to go to college
Navigating bureaucracy
Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals and assist first-generation college
TRIO
Least wanted option of borrowing money
Loans
What office helps coordinate advising and provides guidance for undergraduate students throughout their academic career?
Academic Advising, Retention, and Completion Office