Topic: First Generation Students

A student talks about his love for the law, what led him to Boston, the challenges he’s faced, and how the administration’s policies are impacting students

By collaborating with ICE, universities are not only abdicating their responsibility but also contributing to an environment of fear, uncertainty, and victimization

Amid ICE raids on college campuses, immigrant and undocumented students are living in fear for themselves and family members

Trump’s executive order on immigration and rescinding protected areas have created fear among undocumented students

Current and former community college students from the SAC delegation shared their higher ed perspectives and experiences with state leaders at a recent conference in Austin.

Jose Gonzalez, a first-generation student who started at a community college and successfully transferred to a four-year university, recounts his journey.

Connecting community college students to resources and support early on is crucial for helping them successfully transition to a four-year university, says the head of the Kaplan Educational Foundation.

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members recently attended the CCATT Conference, where they raised concerns about the need for more student supports & smoother credit transfer policies, & proposed solutions to these & other pressing issues impacting community college students.

EdTrust comment on Federal TRIO Program Eligibility