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.

First-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.

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The former first lady, who is a first-gen graduate, has inspiring advice for students attending college for the first time.Don't ever doubt that you deserve to be there

In the University of California system, first-generation college students make up nearly half of all undergraduates.

The first-generation college student reflects on the opportunities she’s had because of her education.

Seven years after becoming the first in her family to graduate from college, this 28-year-old mom is $80,000 in 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.

Many students say they’ve felt like they are there by mistake or feel like a fraud.