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What is a first generation student?
What is a first generation student?
A first generation college student is a youth that comes from a family where their parents did not complete a four year college degree. This means if your parents started but didn't complete or if you have older siblings and cousins that have attended college, you are still considered a first generation college student. It can be overwhelming to navigate the college application system when it is new to you and your family but we hope we can provide you some resources to make this process less overwhelming.
A first generation college student is a youth that comes from a family where their parents did not complete a four year college degree. This means if your parents started but didn't complete or if you have older siblings and cousins that have attended college, you are still considered a first generation college student. It can be overwhelming to navigate the college application system when it is new to you and your family but we hope we can provide you some resources to make this process less overwhelming.
Centennial Upward Bound
Centennial Upward Bound
Welcome to Upward Bound @ Centennial High School!
*Upward Bound is sponsored by Norco College. This program is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Upward Bound is for you if...
You want to acquire & improve your chances of succeeding in high school and in college.
You want to go to college after high school graduation.
You want to be prepared for the rigor of college.
You want to build communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
You enjoy field trips and hands-on activities during the year and summer.
You want to meet new friends, have new adventures, and develop as a scholar.
Click HERE to visit the Upward Bound Norco College Website.
Mission:
Norco College Upward Bound provides students with academic guidance, personal development and fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Goal:
The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
Online Resources for First-Generation College Students
Online Resources for First-Generation College Students
First-generation students often battle impostor syndrome, family pressure and financial difficulty, which can make their transition from high school to college a rocky one. In this section, we share a few helpful resources to help you navigate this journey.
ANY assists with professional development for first-generation college students. ANY hosts a fellowship program, which equips low-income, first-generation college students to graduate and succeed in their careers. The organization also offers FirstGenU, a free online program that prepares first-gen learners to secure jobs and professional internships.
This Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization helps first-generation, lower-income college students reach their academic and professional potential through mentorship opportunities and social support. Its holistic mentorship program gives first-year and sophomore learners insight into the collegiate experience and how to advocate for their needs as first-generation college students.
I’m First! is an online community that celebrates and supports first-generation college students. Its website features inspiring stories from community members who understand what it means to navigate college as a first-generation student.
I’m First! also offers a college guidebook for high schoolers who hope to become first-generation college students.
Rise First follows low-income, first-generation students through the college journey and into the corporate world, providing camaraderie and support. The online community offers numerous links to scholarship and mentorship opportunities that can ease the financial pressure on current and future first-generation college students.
UStrive provides virtual one-on-one mentoring at no cost to students who demonstrate financial need. For high schoolers, mentors guide students through applying for college and financial aid. For current college students, mentors provide college and career support.
from article: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/online-resources-for-first-generation-college-students/
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