First Generation Students in Higher Education
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Authors
Higgins, Shirlin
Issue Date
2017-03-24
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
Keywords
First generation students , Higher education
Alternative Title
Abstract
For many individuals getting a college education is considered a privilege since it leads to their desired career, various life changing opportunities and experiences. For some, they are the first in their family to graduate from college with a four year degree. There is an increase in the number of first generation (FG) students attending college compared to the past ten to fifteen years. However, a significant percentage of these students are not graduating within the four year period because of the many challenges they have had to endure by being a first generation student.