We surprised first-generation college students with touching letters from their parents
Proud parents write letters to their kids about how far they’ve come and much it means to see them become the first in the family to attend college.
SEE THE HEARTFELT MOMENTFirst-gen student at Ivy League school: I 'felt like we grew up in different universes'
The proud son of two Mexican immigrants says he felt like a “failure” until he sought help.
HEAR HIS STORYMichelle Obama shares 4 tips for first-gen students
At the center of the immigration debate, first-generation college students are revolutionizing campuses
In the University of California system, first-generation college students make up nearly half of all undergraduates.
Hear their storiesTake it from Gina Rodriguez: I am the educated Latina you've been warned about
The first-generation college student reflects on the opportunities she’s had because of her education.
WATCH THE INTERVIEWStudent debt crisis: This 28-year-old mom is $80,000 in debt and 'drowning'
Seven years after becoming the first in her family to graduate from college, this 28-year-old mom is $80,000 in debt.
Coping with cost of collegeTips for tackling student debt
If your debt at graduation is greater than your first year salary, it could take you upwards of 20 years to pay it off.
What students should knowYou are not here by ‘mistake’: First-gen students on overcoming 'impostor syndrome'
Many students say they’ve felt like they are there by mistake or feel like a fraud.
TIPS TO OVERCOME IMPOSTER SYNDROME