First Generation Program
The First Generation program is focused on first-in-the-family college students. The program provides transitional skills into college life, holds special events and sponsors the First Generation Club.
Frequent activities include Dress for Success, trips to Kennedy Space Center, faculty-student gatherings and motivational programming. Events are open to all students.
Limited scholarships are offered to members of the club, based on academic achievement and club participation.
Member Feedback
"The First Generation Program has not only helped me succeed as a student, but also as a professional. The program opens all college students up to the world- and not just to books, which is what most students think college is all about. It has given me valuable information that I will carry throughout my college career, and life. With free tutoring, scholarship opportunities and awesome information seminars, First Gen is the all-in-one college experience everyone should be opened up to." Anthony Alvarado
"Being in the First Generation Club has inspired me to tackle things in college I normally wouldn't take the time to achieve: from learning the intricacies of financing and doing my taxes, to utilizing all of our campus' available resources as an opportunity to prepare myself for post-college life. Not to mention the people I have met, who all come from a similar background, in that we're first generation students, and heading towards a similar goal in leading successful lives." Roland Nunez
"The First Generation Club has meant a lot to me, especially this year being my first year as a college student. The First Gen Club helped me with the transition from high school to college, and from being watched over all the time to being responsible and on my own. The club even sponsored different presentations and conferences that were very helpful." Joel Johnson
