First Gen Empower (FGE) is a nonprofit that partners with high schools, colleges, and student-serving organizations to strengthen their institutional capacity to support first-generation, low-income and undocumented students. https://firstgenempower.org/
The FirstGen Forward Network comprises over 400 institutions, harnessing the potential of first-generation students and improving success outcomes. https://www.firstgenforward.org/
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news and resources. https://www.fastweb.com/
I’m First!, an initiative of UStrive, is an online community celebrating first-generation college students. Check out video stories from first-gen students, read student blogs and discover colleges that have special programs to support their first-gen students. https://imfirst.org/
Rise First has developed a comprehensive online platform that empowers first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students and professionals. They aim to consolidate nationwide programs and resources that meet the needs of FGLI students. https://risefirst.org/
America Needs You is a FREE program during which students can access their self-paced modules, as well as attend virtual enrichment events and social hours to dive deeper into the skills they are learning and connect with peers, America Needs You staff, and volunteers. https://americaneedsyou.org/fellows-program/
