This story has been updated. When no one in your family has gone to college, applying to a higher education institution and choosing a career can feel confusing and intimidating. Some students also ...

For thousands of students across New York City and Long Island, preparing for college can be overwhelming, especially for those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. Frances ...

First-generation students face a host of barriers when they go to college. Terms commonly used in higher ed, like “registrar,” “provost” or “credit hours,” can be mystifying. They’re confronted with a ...

Mara Tieken's new book Educated Out Educated Out shares the stories of nine rural, first-generation students navigating life at an elite liberal arts college. (Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PLATTSBURGH — SUNY Plattsburgh will join colleges and universities across the country celebrating first-generation college ...

When Robert Clay was a student at Pine Forest High School, he dreamed of playing college basketball. But as a first-generation college student, Clay felt the idea of college was overwhelming. He ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong campus in Savannah marks a milestone in its ongoing effort to recognize and support first-generation college students. The institution ...

You can study abroad and still stay on track academically and financially. Programs vary in length: summer, short-term, semester, and year-long options. Many programs allow you to complete major, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thousands of college students are arriving at Appalachian State University this week. The enrollment at the university, which ...

DALLAS — Adrian Torres’ obsession with race cars began when he was 11 years old. He got hooked watching a YouTube video of someone playing a Formula One game and quickly grew fascinated with the race ...

PLATTSBURGH — SUNY Plattsburgh will join colleges and universities across the country celebrating first-generation college students during First-Generation College Celebration Week from Nov. 3 to Nov.