First generation college students represent a significant portion of today’s student population, yet they continue to encounter substantial barriers to success. This webinar unpacks the financial, academic, and well-being realities facing first generation students, as captured in the 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS).
Learn how financial strain, basic needs insecurity, and disproportionate mental health challenges shape the educational journeys of first-generation learners. The information highlights key disparities between first generation and continuing generation students.