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Who Is a First-Generation Student?

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This content was created by The Chronicle‘s editorial team, supported by a grant from the Ascendium Education Group.

Colleges, nonprofits, and the federal government may not agree on who a first-generation student is, but serving their needs is of growing importance, as colleges seek to increase diversity, equity, and accessibility on their campuses.

Download to learn more about this growing group of students that make up approximately 4 million of the nation’s entire undergraduate population.

Takeaways include:

  • Why supporting fist-gen students is important
  • How colleges can integrate them into the community
  • What challenges first-gen students face

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About the Author
Maura Mahoney is a senior editor for Chronicle Intelligence. Follow her on Twitter @maurakmahoney, or email her at maura.mahoney@chronicle.com.