In Florida, twenty-seven percent of college students are considered first-generation, according to a national postsecondary survey by the National Center for Education Statistics. Many First-Gen are unaware that as trailblazers, they are navigating higher education without the same support or knowledge compared to continuous-generation students.
Fortunately, there are several community organizations throughout Florida leading education programs and creating tailored resources that help students learn about taking the journey through higher education.
In addition to in-person activities, Florida’s First-Gen students are also hearing from successful first-generation college peers and graduates. Take Stock in College and Career program, an extension of the Take Stock in Children mentoring and scholarship program, provides Take Stock scholars with additional support to connect students to resources and services to promote postsecondary success.
Read more via the Florida College Access Network