Definitions
What is a First Generation Student?
A student whose parent(s) have not completed a four-year college or university baccalaureate degree.
Mission
To provide a supportive and welcoming community for first-generation college students and a campus culture that recognizes and celebrates first-generation student identity as an asset.
Goals
To intentionally connect first-generation students to faculty, resources, information and experiences that promote academic and personal success from enrollment through graduation.
Resources
- Enrollment Services
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Tutoring & Success Coaching
- Public Safety
- Mental Health & Crisis Resources
- Payments & Refunds
- Library
- TRIO SSS (SWGCC)
- Scholarships
- FREE EDUCATION – WIOA
Recommendations
Podcasts
Books
Articles
First Gen Stories Anchor
First Gen Stories
Share your First-Gen story! We would love to hear your story – the challenges you faced, how you overcome it and your message to other first generation students!
Contact us through collegeinclusion@swic.edu
Parent’s Resources Anchor
Parent’s Resources
- Federal Student Aid YouTube Page for Video Tutorials
- Advice for First Generation Parents
- The Do’s & Don’ts of Parenting Kids in College
FAQs Anchor
FAQs
- Pattern from Kansas State U
- Important deadlines and dates
- Events
Events Anchor
Events
College Terminology Anchor
College Terminology
Are we missing anything from the glossary?
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