Topic: First Generation Students

How School Districts Can Take Action to Protect Their Immigrant Students

article-cropped December 04, 2024 by Alejandra Vázquez Baur, Claire E. Sylvan

Trump's proposals bring the threat of immigration enforcement closer to the school gates than many school leaders realize

How Maine Schools are Welcoming “New Mainers”

article-cropped October 29, 2024 by Alejandra Vázquez Baur

The support from the school’s administration for newcomers sets Westbrook apart

How a Middle School in Central Minneapolis Creates a Nurturing Space for Newcomers

article-cropped October 23, 2024 by Alejandra Vázquez Baur

Best known to the average American for the Mall of America and the eminent musical artist Prince, Minneapolis also has the less well-known distinction of being a city that has long welcomed immigrant and refugee communities

Voices of Change: What Newcomer Students Teach Us About Building More Supportive School Environments

article-cropped October 18, 2024 by Alejandra Vázquez Baur, Rosybell Maria

With the right support and resources, newcomer students can thrive in their new environment

Authentic Student Voices: Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Attend 2024 CCATT Conference

article-cropped September 24, 2024 by EdTrust-Texas

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.

Federal TRIO Program Eligibility

August 23, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust comment on Federal TRIO Program Eligibility

In Limbo: An Immigrant Student’s Path to a College Degree

article-cropped June 26, 2024 by Grace Aiyedogbon

A former undocumented student shares the challenges she encountered on the road to an undergraduate degree.

How Students From Mixed-Status Families Are Doubly Damaged by the FAFSA Mess

article-cropped June 12, 2024 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

The release of the Better FAFSA, the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, was greatly anticipated, promising an opportunity to expand the potential of higher education and access to social mobility.

Updated Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers

June 11, 2024 by EdTrust

Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number in Connection With Person Authentication Service (PAS).