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The First-Generation College Student Initiative aims to inspire first-generation college students to persist and graduate by eliminating barriers, providing high-impact learning experiences, and ongoing development.
WHO IS FIRST-GEN?
This section may help you to determine whether you’re a first-gen student. Click each question to learn more!
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Key partners at MSU steer First-Generation students in the right direction by providing access to resources and support. These efforts earned MSU acceptance into the Center for First-Generation Student Success’s First-Gen Forward Cohort in 2021.
The Center is now known as FirstGen Forward™ becoming its own 501(c)(3) organization, headed by Maurice Jones, the new CEO.
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