First-generation college students across the U.S. bring dedication, grit and fresh perspectives to their higher education institutions. Many of them also face more academic and financial challenges than their continuing-generation peers.

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Though definitions of first-generation college students vary, we consider students whose parents do not have four-year college degrees to be first-gen. Most colleges and universities use this definition, which includes students whose parents completed associate programs or attended college but did not graduate.

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Nationwide, about half of all college students are considered first-generation. If you’re curious about who these learners are, where they live and which schools they attend, this article is for you.

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원문링크 : 56% Of All Undergraduates Are First-Generation College Students – Forbes Advisor