Moving the Needle for First Generation College Students

Posted by American Youth Policy Forum on May 16, 2016

Moving the Needle for First Generation College Students: Comprehensive Advising from College Access to Success

In today’s economy, a postsecondary credential is in greater demand than ever before. By 2020, 65 percent of all jobs will require some form of education beyond high school. Over a lifetime, individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn 84 percent more than those with only a high school diploma. Moreover, individuals with college credentials are also more likely to vote, volunteer, and enjoy better health outcomes.

However, preparing for, applying to, and succeeding in college is not always easy. Navigating the college process can be daunting for some students, particularly first generation college students from low income homes (FGLI) who often face unique barriers to postsecondary enrollment and degree attainment. This webinar highlighted comprehensive advising strategies for supporting FGLI students’ college access, transition, and success and discussed the role of policy in scaling these efforts.

Webinar recording:

http://www.aypf.org/resources/moving-the-needle-for-first-generation-college-students-comprehensive-advising-from-college-access-to-success/