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Supporting First-Generation College Students: Resources, Guidance, and Community

This guide provides essential information for first-generation college students and their families. It defines what it means to be a first-generation student and outlines important academic responsibilities, including the transition from high school to college, understanding high-risk majors (especially in STEM), and managing finances. The guide emphasizes the importance of campus support services, effective study environments, and maintaining communication with family. With strategies for getting involved and resources like TRiO Student Support Services, students can navigate their college journey successfully.

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Supporting First-Generation College Students: Resources, Guidance, and Community

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  1. Supporting Your First-Generation College Student Brought to you by: Office of Student Transitions & TRiO Student Support Services

  2. What is First-Generation? • Any student whose supporting parents do not hold a 4-year, bachelor’s degree.

  3. ONE Generation Video

  4. Academic Responsibilities • High school vs. College • Increased academic rigor • Responsibility & accountability • Time availability • Less time in class • More time preparing & studying outside of class

  5. High Risk Majors & Courses • Majors: “STEM” • Science, technology, engineering, & mathematics • Examples: biology, nursing, geosciences, radiologic technology, etc. • Courses: • BIOL 2010/2011 (Anatomy &Physiology) • MATH 1530 (Statistics)

  6. Finances and College • Managing finances • Selecting cost-effective options (e.g. residence hall & meal plan choices) • Additional college expenses • Determining needs vs. wants • Financial aid • Submit FAFSA early! JANURARY 1!!! • Household income information • Apply for scholarships • Minimize student loan debt • Financial aid limits

  7. Supporting Locally • Minimize additional responsibilities • Create study environment • Support campus engagement

  8. Supporting from Afar • Stay in contact • Be understanding if contact lessens • Provide pieces of home • Visit campus

  9. Supporting • Assist with accountability • Provide encouragement • Ask questions

  10. Support Offices on Campus • TRiO Student Support Services • Academic Support Center • Adult & Non-Traditional Student Center • Counseling Services • Disability Services • Hispanic Culture Center • Military Student Center • Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

  11. First-Gen Cohort • Conditional Admission • APSU 1000 (MW 2:30-3:25) • HIST 2020 (MWF 10:10-11:05) • THEA 1030 (TR 8:00-9:25) • Full Admission • APSU 1000 (W 11:15-12:10) • THEA 1030 (MWF 8:00-8:55) • ENGL 1010 (MWF 9:05-10:00)

  12. QUESTIONS TRiO Student Support Services triosss@apsu.edu 931-221-6142 Ellington 337 Student Transitions transitions@apsu.edu 931-221-7607 University Center 210

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