First-Generation Student
Someone who is the first in their immediate family that attend post-secondary education
What is a First-Generation Student?
When a college meets a student's needs and wants academically, socially, and financially
What is College Fit?
This test is used for college admissions and English & Math class placement based on scores
What is the SAT/ACT?
This word is used to describe the cost of college
What is Tuition?
Housing options available to students who want to live on campus
What are dorms or on-campus apartments?
What is GEAR UP?
What is a public college/university?
This number describes an average of your grades throughout high school
A form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid
What is FAFSA?
This is someone who is selected to live with you during your semester in college
What is a roommate?
List 2-3 challenges First Generation students face
Family conflicts + guilt Confusion + Anxiety Feeling unprepared Low-income Social Isolation Stigma + Discrimination
Urban, Suburban, and Rural
A degree program students select
What is a major?
List two or more expenses associated with college(NOT TUITION)
Housing (Dorms), Books, Parking Decals, Technology (Laptop, iPad, etc.), Meals, Hygiene Products, Landry Services, Personal bills
It takes four years to earn this type of degree
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
These are resources available for First Generation college students on campus
Academic Support Centers, Tutoring, Mentorship programs, Advisors, Clubs, Affinity Groups, Professor Office Hours, Scholarships, and Student Support Services,
These types of colleges have over 15k students, multiple majors, programs, and activities
What is a large-sized college?
A percentage of students who complete their degree programs within 6 years of enrolling
What is graduation rate?
Free money given to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement, that does not need to be paid back.
What is a scholarship?
These are organizations in college labeled "Greek Life"
What are fraternities and sororities?
These are the benefits of going to college as a first generation student
Increase in quality of life, income, career opportunities, and pay it forward to your families, communities and yourself
A website on College Board used to search for colleges, careers and plan your future
What is Big Future?
These are colleges and universities that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving African Americans students because they were excluded from traditional colleges & universities
What are Historically Black College & Universities?
A scholarship that is offered to students who maintain at least a 3.0, 90% attendance, and attend a Waterbury Public school for 4 years
What is Waterbury Promise Scholarship?
This is a plan used to ensure students are eating 2-3 meals a day on campus
What is a meal plan?